Abraham Lincoln Paper Mache Sculpture, undated A&M 3930

West Virginia and Regional History Center

1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
Business Number: 304-293-3536
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URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu

Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center

Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 3930

Title

Abraham Lincoln Paper Mache Sculpture undated

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/197081

Quantity

0.25 Linear Feet, Summary: 3 in. (1 flat storage box)

Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English

Abstract

Three-dimensional profile portrait sculpture of Abraham Lincoln, made from an estimated $5000 worth of redeemed U.S. banknotes, in a style similar to paper mache. This framed sculpture was reportedly hung for a number of years in the room where Lincoln died.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

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Conditions Governing Access

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Abraham Lincoln Paper Mache Sculpture, A&M 3930, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Portrait sculpture