Antiques Magazine February 1978 Abraham Lincoln Bust Art History For Sale

This is the February 1978 issue of The Magazine Antiques, featuring a prominent image of a bust of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) by Thomas Dow Jones (1818-1881), 1860-1866, on the cover. The cover photograph is credited to Joseph Kugielsky for the New-York Historical Society. This vintage magazine offers a deep dive into historical art and collectibles, making it a valuable periodical for collectors and enthusiasts of antiques and American history. Inside, readers will find articles such as \"Current and coming,\" \"Letter from London,\" \"Smith-Playmaker Theater, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,\" \"Early architecture at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,\" \"Sculptures of Abraham Lincoln from life,\" \"Missouri River German settlements,\" \"Sources for the heart-and-crown chairs,\" \"New discoveries about Emma J. Cady,\" \"The arts of the Spanish in New Mexico,\" and \"Elbridge Wesley Webber.\" This listing includes one complete magazine, a classic back issue exploring art and history through its detailed features and period advertisements.This single issue of The Magazine Antiques serves as an excellent historical record, offering insights into the art market, decorative arts, and historical scholarship of the late 1970s. It\'s a prime example of an art history magazine, covering a wide range of topics from American sculpture to regional architectural studies. Ideal for those interested in ephemera, pop culture of the era, and the study of antique collecting and art movements. This publication is a paid circulation item, providing comprehensive coverage for its readership.