Head of Lincoln at The Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris

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In Doric Hall on the second floor of the current Massachusetts statehouse, this bronze bust by Leonard Volk is prominently displayed. In 1860, Lincoln posed for the sculptor, who used a life mask to create an accurate likeness of his then beardless subject. The bust is centered over a bronze tablet that bears the text of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. This memorial was presented in March 1912 by the Women's Relief Corps, Department of Massachusetts. Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. As president, Lincoln guided the country through its Civil War—the bloodiest and most morally, constitutionally, and politically challenging conflict it had ever faced. During this time, he ensured the preservation of the Union, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the economy. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through Scan The World, we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe that can be accessed for free by the public. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, and if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, please email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.