“Ground Breaking” Limited Edition Commemorative 150th Anniversary of the Lincoln Presidency and the Civil War
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Creator Role
Artist
Description
This ground breaking depicts a standing Abraham Lincoln in a bronze finish. Lincoln stands with his two hands gripping a shovel handle. His proper left foot pushes the shovel into the ground as he looks forward. The marble base features a metal plate.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
n.d.
Measurement
16 1/2 x 5 Inches
Materials and Techniques Display
Painted Plaster
Inscription
front of base: “Ground Breaking” / Limited edition commemorative / 150th anniversary of the / Lincoln Presidency and the Civil War / John McClarey, sculptor.
Subjects
Presidents in Art; Lincoln, Abraham,1809-1865--Influence
Work Type
Castings
Class
Sculpture
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
5692
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.