Abraham Lincoln Medallion

Full Title

Abraham Lincoln by Franklin Simmons
Description

Medallion depicting profile relief of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1865, William Miller, the owner of the William H. Miller & Sons foundry in Providence, Rhode Island, commissioned sculptor Franklin Simmons to create a series of thirty-one medallions that included President Lincoln, his cabinet members, and Union generals and admirals. The medallions were displayed throughout northern cities. This medallion was restored to its original 1865 appearance.
Source

The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2004.55.10)
Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as “Courtesy of The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia.” Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact The Abraham Lincoln Foundation.
Tags
- honoring
Cite this Item

Franklin Simmons. "Abraham Lincoln by Franklin Simmons". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed December 26, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/998

Physical Object from

Abraham Lincoln by Franklin Simmons

Description

Medallion depicting profile relief of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1865, William Miller, the owner of the William H. Miller & Sons foundry in Providence, Rhode Island, commissioned sculptor Franklin Simmons to create a series of thirty-one medallions that included President Lincoln, his cabinet members, and Union generals and admirals. The medallions were displayed throughout northern cities. This medallion was restored to its original 1865 appearance.
Source

The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2004.55.10)
Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as “Courtesy of The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia.” Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact The Abraham Lincoln Foundation.
Creator

Franklin Simmons
Material

Copper alloy, bronze, walnut wood
Dimensions

22 inches in diameter