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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