Life mask of the beardless Abraham Lincoln, reproduced from the mould by Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895), late 19th century, cast plaster, with open head, weathered with overall dark grey patina, identified in ink to interior, 'Life mask of Abraham Lincoln, taken in Chicago USA in 1860 by Leonard W. Volk', hanging loop, 25 x 21 cm Two life masks were made of Abraham Lincoln, this first one in the spring of 1860 just before he received the Republican nomination for President; the second completed in February 1865 by Clark Mills and featuring the President with his trademark beard. (1)
Life mask of the beardless Abraham Lincoln, reproduced from the mould by Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895), late 19th century, cast plaster, with open head, weathered with overall dark grey patina, identified in ink to interior, 'Life mask of Abraham Lincoln, taken in Chicago USA in 1860 by Leonard W. Volk', hanging loop, 25 x 21 cm Two life masks were made of Abraham Lincoln, this first one in the spring of 1860 just before he received the Republican nomination for President; the second completed in February 1865 by Clark Mills and featuring the President with his trademark beard. (1)
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