As an Overnight Quest in the Lincoln Home
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Creator Role
artist
Description
The image depicts Abraham Lincoln and son, Robert, in front of a lit fireplace decorated for Christmas. The two smile at one another and gesture to the stockings. The image is from the Lincoln Memorial University Collection.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 1999
Measurement
13 X 10 inches
Materials and Techniques Display
paper (fiber product)
Inscription
recto, in image: Lloyd Ostendorf / 1999 recto, below image: As an overnight quest in the Lincoln home / near Christmastime, Judge Joseph Gillespie, / recalled how careful the eldest son, Robert, and / his father were, "not to disturb the Christmas / illusions of the youngsters, Willie and Tad, as to / who filled the stockings."
Subjects
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Family
Work Type
print (visual work)
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.
ID
5289
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.