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Creator Role
producer copyrighter
Description
The ornament is made in the likeness of Abraham Lincoln's Presidential china. It features an eagle and shield at its center with a purple and gold border. At its top, a purple silk ribbon is attached for hanging. The ornament is enclosed in its original packaging, which provides background information on the china's history.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 2007
Measurement
2 3/4 inches (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
porcelain
Inscription
back: A. Lincoln [facsimile signature] / Presidential China / 1861 / © 2007 DMA
Subjects
Christmas tree ornament; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Work Type
decoration (ornaments)
Class
souvenirs & novelties
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
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
5467
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.