Christmas 1999 the White House Historical Association Lincoln Ornament
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Creator Role
issuer copyrighter
Description
The Christmas ornament depicts a color reproduction of G.P.A. Healy's portrait of a seated Abraham Lincoln at its center. It also features a gold brass frame that hinges at the left side, and, when opened, an embossed, decorative border is revealed around the portrait. A purple ribbon is located at the top of the ornament for hanging.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 1999
Measurement
3 X 2 1/2 inches
Materials and Techniques Display
24k gold-finished brass with porcelain stone
Inscription
recto: The White House / Christmas 1999 inside, at right: THE UNION NOW AND FOREVER. verso: President / Abraham / Lincoln / 1861-1865 / ©1999 WHHA / MADE IN USA / A. Lincoln [facsimile signature]
Subjects
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
Five duplicate items. Also see item # 4864.
ID
4935
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.