Abalone Shell
1840-1860

This large represented the family’s interest in science and nature.
Shell. H 9 , W 23.5, D 19.2 cm
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, LIHO 291

Abalone Shell
1840-1860

Although the Lincolns never traveled any place to pick up these abalone shells, they belonged to the family.  They may have been a present to the Lincolns. 

Shell. H 8, W 19, D 15 cm
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, LIHO 290