Framed Lincoln's Farewell Address at Springfield, Illinois 1861

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood Frame with Mat, Glass Front, Paper Duster Backing with Wire Hanger
• Printed on antique parchment paper that goes through an 11 step process to give it an aged authentic look. Each paper is unique with characteristics such as (but not limited to), golden or yellow hues, crinkling, puckering.
• Frame measures approx.  13 3/4" wide  x 19 1/2" tall
• Font size approx. 12pt script

Frame Details:

We currently offer two lines of frames:

• Solid Wood Frames: Country Black Frame (main photo) or Grey Barnwood.
• Eco-Friendly BonanzaWood® Frames: Pitch Black, White American Barn, or Montauk Boardwalk. These eco-friendly frames provide the finish, look, and longevity of solid wood, yet are constructed of millions of tons of residual wood which is collected, cleaned and milled to uniform-size particles and formed to shape under intense heat and pressure.

Product Details:

In 1861, Lincoln was departing from his town of Springfield for Washington to begin his presidency. In one, brief, poignant paragraph, Abraham Lincoln's farewell address in Springfield, Ill from 1861 is reproduced here on antiqued parchment. The document includes Lincoln's handwritten version, a typed version and explanatory notes.