Life Cast of Abraham Lincoln's Left Hand by Leonard Wells Volk
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Artifact Overview
In May 1860, sculptor Leonard Volk made plaster casts of the hands of the Republican presidential nominee, Abraham Lincoln. Volk was thinking of using these castings along with his recently completed bust of Lincoln to create a full-length statue. This casting -- made from the original but at a later date -- depicts the left hand of the soon-to-be president.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cast (Sculpture)
Subject Date
21 May 1860
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
The original cast was taken by Leonard Wells Volk; it is undetermined where this copy was produced
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.871.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plaster
Technique
Casting (Process)
Color
Cream (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 7 in
Inscriptions
Imprinted on end: IMPRESSED A LINCOLN 1860
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