Life mask of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

ICHi-085649

Title: Life mask of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) Description: This mask of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was taken by Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) in Chicago in 1860 and reproduced in bronze by Mr. Jules Berchem, the donor, who received the original model from Mr. Volk in whose studio he worked at that time. Mr. Berchem, the donor, was the proprietor of the American Art Bronze Foundry, Chicago. Local Notes: John and Jeanne Rowe Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln Collection, patron. Date Depicted: 1860 Creator: Volk, Leonard Wells Creator Role: creator Physical Format: life masks Copyright Notice: No Known Copyright Credit Line: Chicago History Museum, ICHi-085649 Accession Number: 1913.75 Acquisition Source: Gift of Mr. Jules Berchem Collection Type: Paintings & Sculpture Storage Location: P&S Max Pixels - Width: 7179 Max Pixels - Height: 5743 Help improve this content