Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Caricature: Old Hoss Hoey
Object Number:
1954.237
Medium:
Black ink over graphite on beige paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 11 1/4 in. ( 35.6 x 28.6 cm )
Marks:
Inscribed: at bottom: "Old Hoss Hoey, State Favorite of the 80's"
Signed: at left: "MCD"
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower left in black ink: "McD"; inscribed along lower edge: "'Old Hoss Hoey.' State Favorite of the 80's"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
