Title

Abraham Lincoln Nutcracker Ornament

Creator

Michael Wolfe
Horizons East

Files

Creator Role

crafter issuer

Description

The three-dimensional ornament features a nutcracker dressed designed in the likeness of Abraham Lincoln holding the Gettysburg Address. A larger version of this ornament is also included in the collection (item # 5364).

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

n.d.

Measurement

5 inches (height)

Materials and Techniques Display

painted wood

Inscription

front: GETTYSBURG / ADDRESS

Creation Location

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

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

See item # 5364.

ID

5365

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.