Lincoln the Student - Lincoln, IL - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

Continued from the Smithsonian database:
"Dimensions: Sculpture: approx. 5 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. x 4 ft. 8 in.; Base: 7 1/2 ft. x 6 ft. 9 in. x 9 1/2 ft.
Inscription: (Proper left thigh:) Merrell Gage, Sc (Base front:) ABRAHAM LINCOLN/I SHALL PREPARE MYSELF:/SOMEDAY/MY CHANCE WILL COME (Back of base is inscribed with names of the Board of Trustees Lincoln College) signed

The dedication of the sculpture highlighted activities at Lincoln College's 95th annual commencement activities."

Lincoln is posed in a pensive mood, enjoying some private time reading. When you think how he made the effort to educate himself, I find this is very inspirational.

Sculptor Merrell Gage has a number of other sculptures around the country, including two more of Lincoln.

While there, visit the adjacent Lincoln Heritage Museum (visit link)
"The award-winning Lincoln Heritage Museum exhibits a significant collection of Abraham Lincoln and Civil War related artifacts, as well as local and Lincoln College history, Presidential letters, and a tribute to September 11, 2001. Located on the campus of Lincoln College, the only college named for Abraham Lincoln in his lifetime, the Lincoln Heritage Museum offers a wide variety of artifacts and exhibits to please all ages. Last year alone, more than 4000 visitors from 42 states and 9 foreign nations visited the museum. "

I saw a lock of Mr. Lincoln's hair preserved inside and had a nice discussion about the museum with the staff.

TITLE: Lincoln the Student ARTIST(S): Gage, Merrell, 1892-1981, sculptor. DATE: Modeled 1953. Dedicated May 27, 1961. MEDIUM: Bronze on a granite base. CONTROL NUMBER: IAS IL000305 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: Lincoln College, 300 Keokuk, Lincoln (near the corner of Keokuk and Ottawa), Illinois 62656, in front of the Lincoln Heritage Museum DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: the db says the dedication date was May 28 but the inscription in stone says May 27

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