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Object Description
| Type | Physical Object |
| Basic ID | Ax, Abraham Lincoln presidential campaign ceremonial Ax, circa 1860. Wood, paint. Chicago History Museum Collection. x.1821.1996. |
| Title | Abraham Lincoln campaign ceremonial ax |
| Place of Origin | United States |
| Date | circa 1860 |
| Physical Description | Shaped handle, narrowing at the center, attached to painted blade in red, black and yellow. |
| Materials/Techniques |
wood (plant material) paint (coating) |
| Dimensions | Height: (48 in); Width: (16 in) |
| Object History | The axe is from the 1860 presidential campaign, carried in parades by members of the Wide Awakes, supporters of Abraham Lincoln. |
| Curatorial Statement | During the 1860 presidential campaign, the Wide Awakes carried large wooden axes in support of Abraham Lincoln, nominee of the Republican Party who was called the “Railsplitter” candidate in recognition of his early life on the frontier when he actually split rails. |
| Classification | equipment |
| Categories | tools |
| Object Types | ceremonial axes |
| Related Persons | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 |
| Related Terms |
political campaigns parades presidents |
| Credit Line | Chicago History Museum Collection |
| Funding Note | John and Jeanne Rowe Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln Collection, patron |
| Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
| Copyright Notice | © Chicago Historical Society, published on or before 2016, all rights reserved. |
| Object Number | X.1821.1996 |
| Image File Name | ICHi-52495; ICHi-52567 |
| Language | English |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
| Collection Name | Museum Collection (Chicago History Museum) |
| Research Inquiry | http://libguides.chicagohistory.org/research |
| Licensing Inquiry | Visit https://images.chicagohistory.org or email rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org |
Description
| Title | i52495 |
| Copyright Notice | © Chicago Historical Society, published on or before 2016, all rights reserved |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
| Collection Name | Museum Collection (Chicago History Museum) |
