Center Table, Used in Abraham Lincoln's Springfield, Illinois Home, 1810-1830

Summary

The table is part of a group of furniture owned by the Lincoln Family in Springfield, Illinois. When Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860, this table and other furnishings were sold to a neighbor, whose family retained them until 1930, when they were purchased for the Museum. The Lincolns likely used the table for dining and/or card games.

The table is part of a group of furniture owned by the Lincoln Family in Springfield, Illinois. When Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860, this table and other furnishings were sold to a neighbor, whose family retained them until 1930, when they were purchased for the Museum. The Lincolns likely used the table for dining and/or card games.

Artifact

Table (Support furniture)

Date Made

1810-1830

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United States, Massachusetts, Boston 

Fully Furnished
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

30.878.20

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Mahogany
Wood (Plant material)
Brass (Alloy)

Technique

Carving (Processes)

Color

Brown
Yellow

Dimensions

Height: 30 in

Width: 34.5 in

Length: 17 in  (with top closed)

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