The Lincoln Chickering piano is one almost identical to the one that Lincoln had in the White House when he was President. The continuity from Babcock to Chickering is evident as Babcock's patent for the full cast iron harp made Chickering's success. Babcock worked for Jonas Chickering after returning to Boston in 1837. In 1824 he received the Silver Medal at the exhibition of the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia & in 1825 as well when he received a special mention of a square with his patented cast-iron frame. The Lincoln Chickering, as we call, it is a rare and well preserved instrument in all original condition awaiting restoration; but still able to be appreciated for its beautiful case and metal harp.

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