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Lincoln Day Proclamation
- Creator:
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Eugene N. Foss
- Location:
- Massachusetts, Boston
- Origin Date:
- 1011-1911
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 17 in x 11 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.2252
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This print is the official proclamation by the governor of Massachusetts setting aside February 12, 1911, to be observed as Lincoln Day. "So while I now request that flags be displayed on Lincoln Day...I also urge that everyone within this Commonwealth take earnest thought of Lincoln as a man and citizen, so that we all may learn from him..." Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum