Statue of Abraham Lincoln | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Statue of Abraham Lincoln

Statue of Abraham Lincoln | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Sculpture of Lincoln in front of Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Bascom Hall is in the background, and snow covers the ground. The base of the statue has state names carved into it.
DESCRIPTION
Sculpture of Lincoln in front of Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Bascom Hall is in the background, and snow covers the ground. The base of the statue has state names carved into it.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:57916
Creation Date:circa 1945
Creator Name:William Wollin Studio
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Place File*
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, color
Original Format Number:PF Madison UW.408
Original Dimensions:7.25 x 9 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Quote inscribed on the back of the bench is attributed to Lincoln: "Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it."

The image appeared in the February section of the 1948 Wisconsin Historical Calendar.

The image appeared in the February section of the 1949 Wisconsin Historical Calendar.

SUBJECTS
Snow
College buildings
University of Wisconsin
Sculpture
Trees
Cities and towns
Monuments
Outdoor photography

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