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Abraham Lincoln on Horse Figure

Creator:
Staffordshire Pottery Works
Location:
England, Staffordshire
Origin Date:
1860-2000
Materials:
composition
Measurements:
overall: 15 1/2 in x 11 in x 3 1/2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.0830
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This glazed and painted porcelain figure depicts Abraham Lincoln astride a horse wearing trousers, long coat, vest, shirt and tie, with a cape that is painted orange with a "fur" collar. Liincoln is turned to his left to face the viewer from the horse's back. His right arm rests on top of the horse's neck. The horse is a pale grey with a dark mane and tail. The saddle and decorations on the horse are painted yellow and green. The horse's front right leg is bent in show fashion. At the bottom of the figure is the lettering, "A. Lincoln." Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum For more information see "Staffordshire Figurine" in "Lincoln Lore" Number 1521, November 1964, pages 1-2.