FIGURINE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Creator(s): Leonard W. Volk (Sculptor) , C. Hennecke and Co. (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage

About this object

A figurine of Abraham Lincoln as the Emancipator. He is holding a scroll in front of him. He is wearing a beard, a knee length coat and a vest, and is standing on a circular base. His stance is a contraposto and his left foot is placed forwards. He is hatless.

Object name:

FIGURINE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Made from:

Metal

Made in:

USA: Milwaukee, Wisconsin or Chicago, Illinois

Date made:

1860-1914

Size:

84.5 cm (33 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

14.269

Class:

METAL

Signature marks:

LABEL; INSCRIPTION on base: A. Lincoln from life by LW Volk 1860 C. Hennecke & Co. Mnfrs. & Sole Agts. Milwaukee & Chicago; Inscribed on base: Copyright by Leonard W. Volk; on scroll: Proclamation Emancipation

Credit line:

Gift of General Foods, 1978