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Creator Role

painter copyrighter

Description

The motivational poster features a seated portrait of Abraham Lincoln as well as text that lists the various failures Lincoln faced throughout his life. The poster is enclosed in a black metal frame with glass front.

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

ca. 1999

Measurement

30 1/4 X 16 inches (frame)

Materials and Techniques Display

ink on paper

Inscription

recto: Perseverance / .... / The difference between history's boldest accomplishments, and its most staggering failures is often, simply, the diligent will to persevere. / A. Lincoln [facsimile signature]

Subjects

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Work Type

poster--picture frame

Class

posters

Rights

Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.

ID

5013

Current Location

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)

Repository

Mississippi State University Libraries

Digital Publisher

Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).

Contact Information

For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.

Perseverance A. Lincoln Poster

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