Mid-century heavy bronze plaque commemorating the Gettysburg Address made by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863. The plaque, 19.5 x 13.25, features the full text of the iconic Civil War speech in raised text with Lincoln’s facsimile signature and date below. A floral border wraps the plaque, which is surmounted by the president’s likeness in profile. The plaque is screw-mounted to a large 27.75 x 21 oak display board, the lower portion of which bears an attached Knights of Pythias plate with embossed text: “Presented by Puritan Lodge No. 117.” In fine condition, with wear to the plaque's corner tips.
