ROUND BOX WITH PORTRAIT OF PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Creator(s): Unknown (Manufacturer)
Currently in storage
About this object
On the cover of the box is a picture of Abraham Lincoln reading a book with his son, Thomas. They are seated in a library. Lincoln and his son are seated to the right of the box. Thomas stands behind his father and has his arm over his father's shoulder. There is an open book on Lincoln's lap and to the left is a table with more books upon it. There are library shelves in the background.
- Object name:
- ROUND BOX WITH PORTRAIT OF PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN
- Made from:
- Wood -- papier-mâche -- lacquer
- Made in:
- Birmingham, England
- Date made:
- c. 1864
- Size:
- 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 35.36.1-2
- Class:
- LACQUER
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION at top of lid: President Lincoln/and his son Thomas
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973