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Description
The Christmas ornament depicts a reproduction of the print used on Abraham Lincoln's presidential china. The print features an eagle at the center holding a shield among clouds. A purple and gold border surround the outer edge of the piece.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
n.d.
Measurement
3 inches (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
porcelain
Inscription
recto: E PLURIBUS / UNUM verso: White House Collection / Abraham Lincoln / Abraham Lincoln [facsimile signature] / Sixteenth Presiden / 1861-1865
Subjects
Christmas tree ornaments; 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.
Related Source
Has one duplicate.
ID
5428
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.