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Bookend

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-225810

Description

Brass book holder. Two ends connected by brass rods. Abraham Lincoln's face is embossed on each end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bookends
brass (alloy)
Bookend

Inscription

"LINCOLN" (Text embossed under side profile of Abraham Lincoln)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 5 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

2006.44.3500

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