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

THF60016 / Center Table, Used in Abraham Lincoln's Springfield, Illinois Home, 1810-1830

Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Table (Support furniture)

Date Made

1810-1830

Place of Creation

United States, Massachusetts, Boston

Location

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 (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 30 in
Width: 34.5 in
Length: 17 in (with top closed)

Keywords	United States, Illinois, Springfield Tables (Support furniture) Card tables Furniture United States presidents Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882 Wilton, Harry, b. 1794 Lincoln Home National Historic Site (Springfield, Ill.)

Related Content

Lithograph, "Mr. Lincoln, Residence and Horse as They Appeared on His Return from the Campaign with Senator Douglas," 1858

Set

The Lincolns in Springfield

14 Artifacts

Abraham and Mary Lincoln purchased a small home in Springfield, Illinois in 1844, shortly after their marriage. In 1856, with a growing family and income, they enlarged the house, seen here. After the 1860 election, they sold most of their furnishings and rented the house. This print, published in 1865 is likely a memorial - it shows a bearded Lincoln, though he did not have one in 1858.