Extra Credit Questions

[L Verge]

I think the Empire Period (especially in America) would be prior to the Lincolns even getting married. Empire, Georgian, Regency, and even Directoire Periods in Europe coincide with the American Federal Period of 1780-1835. All of these periods took their names from the politicos on the continent (Napoleon and George III primarily). The Federal Period here in the U.S., of course, was tied to politics also -- the establishment of our own government.

The Lincolns' marriage and later setting up home on Eighth Street coincides with the rise of the Rococo Revival here, and I think Mrs. Lincoln would have been following the new trends in furniture just as she did in fashion.