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| Title | Hat rack, belonging to Abraham Lincoln |
| Coverage / Year | 1800 to 1900; Antebellum Springfield, IL |
| Description | Gothic arch open hat rack. Pointed at top arch, and in middle mirror. Seven hooks, bottom shelf has tin umbrella tray. Two slightly turned posts, one slightly turned rail across front, four slightly turned rails connecting with back. Four modified bun feet. Umbrella stand is 29 1/2" tall. H 84" x W 26" x D 12". |
| Interpretation | Belonged to Abraham Lincoln during his residence in Springfield, IL 1844-1861. Given to him by a Mr. Bateman. |
| Lesson Plans / Themes | American Communities in History; Antebellum Society and the Civil War; How we learn about communities |
| Learning Standards | 16 History |
| Author or Creator | Unknown |
| Source | On exhibit at Lincoln Home National Historic Site. |
| Subject / Keywords | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Antebellum; Furniture; Furnishings; Hat rack |
| Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site
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| Further Information | For any further information related to this record, please contact the Collection Publisher. See http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc for more information about this project. |
| Rights Management Statement | http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc/conditions.htm |
| Resource Identifier | LIHO 51 |
| CONTENTdm file name | 12555202212003_51-1.jpg |
