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Abraham Lincoln plaque
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- mineral
- Measurements:
- overall: 8 in x 6 1/4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0401
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Rectangular plaque features head and upper body of Abraham Lincoln in low and high relief. The ground on which the head appears is smooth while the bottom surface is slightly raised. On the raised surface appears engraved script that reads "A..Lincoln Atty. & Consellor at Law Springfield, Illinois". There is also a small letter "c" present in the lower proper right corner. The entire front surface is painted with gold paint. There is a metal wire used for hanging. The back surface is uneven and left unpainted. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum