Lot includes architectural items from the Berry Home in Illinois. Abraham Lincoln was business partners with William F. Berry in a store for a portion of his life. These elements are from the home of Reverend John M. Berry, father of William, and founder of Rock Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Documents related to the acquisition of items from from private collection included.
This lot includes:
– Original clapboard from the Berry House circa 1824-1825 showing original white paint and holes from hand-forged nails. Includes wood and glass display case.
– Original hand-split shingle siding from the Berry House circa 1824-1825. Includes wood and glass display case with plaque.
– Wood peg for structural beam joint from the Berry House circa 1824-1825. Item includes custom display stand with plaque.
– 2 portions of mud and prairie grass insulation from the Berry House circa 1824-1825. One piece is housed in a glass display case with plaque, the other piece does not have a display case but does include a descriptive plaque.
Condition: Items were removed from historic sites. Wear consistent with the age and nature of the relics. Due to nature of mud insulation, there is some crumbling.
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