PHENOMENAL LINCOLN CARRIAGE EXHIBIT.

PHENOMENAL LINCOLN CARRIAGE EXHIBIT. This is one of the “models” used in the “History of American Transportation” exhibit created by Messmore & Damon, first displayed in 1930. The exhibit, which took 2 years and $150,000 to create, consisted of 10 tableaux or dioramas depicting important American moments and modes of transportation. Approximately 200 artisans were employed to complete the exhibit. This model was used in the diorama of President Lincoln’s State Carriage. Consisting of a canvas covered gray painted wooden base and a beautifully crafted carriage, which is believed to be an accurate scale model. It is made of wood, iron, brass and leather with its top constructed of dyed silk cloth. It is pulled by two full bodied horses made in Messmore & Damon’s taxidermy department. Messmore & Damon were well known for their exhibit displays, which included major exhibits made for the Chicago World’s Fair. The most famous of these was their famous prehistoric dinosaur exhibit “The World a Million Years Ago”. SIZE: Carriage measures approx. 56” l x 24-1/4” h x 27-1/2” w. Horses approx. 28-1/2” h. CONDITION: One horse leg has damage, otherwise near excellent. 1-7040 (2,500-5,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	444	$1,610.00	PHENOMENAL LINCOLN CARRIAGE EXHIBIT. This is one of the “models” used in the “History of American Transportation” exhibit created by Messmore & Damon, first displayed in 1930. The exhibit, which took 2 years and $150,000 to create, consisted of 10 tableaux or dioramas depicting important American moments and modes of transportation. Approximately 200 artisans were employed to complete the exhibit. This model was used in the diorama of President Lincoln’s State Carriage. Consisting of a canvas covered gray painted wooden base and a beautifully crafted carriage, which is believed to be an accurate scale model. It is made of wood, iron, brass and leather with its top constructed of dyed silk cloth. It is pulled by two full bodied horses made in Messmore & Damon’s taxidermy department. Messmore & Damon were well known for their exhibit displays, which included major exhibits made for the Chicago World’s Fair. The most famous of these was their famous prehistoric dinosaur exhibit “The World a Million Years Ago”. SIZE: Carriage measures approx. 56” l x 24-1/4” h x 27-1/2” w. Horses approx. 28-1/2” h. CONDITION: One horse leg has damage, otherwise near excellent. 1-7040 (2,500-5,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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