Small Portrait of Abraham Lincoln on Plaque
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Creator Role
artist
Description
The plaque features a reproduction of an Abraham Lincoln portrait by artist Peter Darro. The original artwork was completed from a photograph taken of Lincoln on 9 February 1864. In the image, Lincoln is seated in a chair against a blue background and wears a black suit and tie.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
n.d.
Measurement
6 1/16 X 5 inches
Materials and Techniques Display
wood
Inscription
recto, upper left corner: ©GOES recto, lower right corner: Darro verso, on sticker at bottom: BORUM ENTERPRISES / 911 SOUTH LOCUST ST. / CENTRALIA, ILLINOIS-62801
Subjects
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Work Type
plaque (flat object)
Class
prints
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 # 7053
ID
7052
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.