Authenticity of Historical Furniture

Authenticity of Historical Furniture

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Arts, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video discusses a chair claimed to have been used by Abraham Lincoln in the White House. The seller provides some documentation, but an expert is called to verify its authenticity. The expert finds discrepancies in the documentation and photographs, concluding that there is insufficient evidence to prove the chair's historical significance. As a result, the seller is unable to make a sale.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the seller's asking price for the chair claimed to be used by Abraham Lincoln?

$1,000

$2,000

$3,000

$4,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was furniture considered a significant investment in the past?

It was a form of entertainment.

It was a status symbol.

It was easy to transport.

It was cheaper than other items.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of documentation does the seller provide to prove the chair's authenticity?

A letter from the White House and a newspaper clipping

A receipt from the White House

A photograph of Lincoln sitting on the chair

A letter from Abraham Lincoln

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is called to verify the authenticity of the chair?

A historian from the Clark County Museum

A White House staff member

A furniture appraiser

A local carpenter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the expert conclude about the chair's authenticity?

There is no sufficient proof of its connection to Lincoln.

It matches a known photograph of Lincoln's chair.

It was used by another president.

It is definitely from the White House.