Lincoln's Tomb Souvenir
Files
Creator Role
compiler
Description
The souvenir is made up of various objects enclosed within a wood and glass frame. The contents consists of a sheet of paper with background information and captions describing each object. The paper also features a wax seal of Lincoln's profile and Fay's signature. Another slip of paper accompanies the object that contains creator information.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
1942-09-21
Measurement
5 1/2 X 7 3/4 inches
Materials and Techniques Display
glass, ink, paper, metal, wood, wax, and leaf
Inscription
recto: To Charles E. Simmons at Lincoln's Tomb Sept 21 1942 / A piece of wood from Lincoln's Springfield home / Journal Medal / Oak leaf from [?] Lincon's Tomb. recto of supplementary paper: SOUVENIR MADE UP BY HERBERT WELLS FAY, CUSTODIAN OF LINCOLN'S TOMB.
Subjects
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Tomb; Souvenirs (Keepsakes)
Work Type
souvenir
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.
ID
6920
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.