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Abraham Lincoln Bust
- Creator:
- Thomas D. Jones
- Origin Date:
- 1861
- Materials:
- unknown
- Measurements:
- overall: 30 in x 23 in x 16 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.1263
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This bust depicts Abraham Lincoln, who is bearded and wearing a cloak that is draped in the Greco-Roman style. Lincoln's head is turned to the viewer's left. The entire bust sits on top of a cylindrical pedestal. On the underside of the PR shoulder is etched, "Copyrighted 1862." On the reverse of the shoulders is etched, "T.D. Jones Sculpted 1861." For more information from the collection files about the sculptor and his work, copy and paste the following URL into a browser: https://archive.org/details/statuesofabrajlinc Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
