Life mask of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) - Volk, Leonard Wells

ICHi-085654

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. 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-085654 Accession Number: 1913.75 Storage Location: P&S Max Pixels - Width: 5600 Max Pixels - Height: 4480 Help improve this content