Abraham Lincoln Bust

Creator

P.P. Caproni and Brother
Martin Milmore

Files

Creator Role

casters sculptor

Description

The plaster bust depicts the likeness of Abraham Lincoln, who is forward-facing. The bust is situated on a round pedestal and has been painted a dark brown hue. Under the pedestal's base, a metal artist marker may be found.

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

n.d.

Measurement

14 inches (height)

Materials and Techniques Display

painted plaster

Inscription

back of bust: M. Milmore S. bottom of pedestal: P.P. CAPRONI & BRO . / PLASTIC ARTS / BOSTON.

Subjects

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Presidents in art

Work Type

statuette (statue)

Class

statuettes & figurines

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

2881

Digital ID

FVW_02881

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.