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Lincoln busts reveal life casts by Leonard Volk in 1860s
The article details Lincoln busts and casts by Leonard Volk made in 1860 with sittings described by Volk and his son Douglas Volk. It recounts Lincoln’s appearance and manner, the studio sessions, and the enduring fame of the busts used in the White House and Capitol.
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