This beard piece will be the one Presidential accessory that you need to make your costume attire come together perfectly. This beard is also available for children here. As you probably already know, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most popular American presidents in the history of the United States. We hope you were able to find clothing and costumes that will help you or your son look like our legendary president. It will be an honor for many people to dress like him and even for a day, feel how its like to be someone who has made his country proud. Now that you are given this chance, you have to make sure that you will give justice and credit to this person by doing it right and as accurate as possible. If you only need an Abraham Lincoln beard to complete your costume, this Abraham Lincoln Fake Beard with Strap by Americana is the perfect choice for you. If you already have a partial Abraham Lincoln Costume and only need certain accessories to complete it, you can always buy them separately. Abraham Lincoln Hat & Beard:

Talk using a tenor voice. Although no recordings of Lincoln's speech exist, historians have done research and concluded that Lincoln's voice was considerably higher-pitched than the usual baritone we hear from politicians. [12] His voice was however not shrill or silly sounding. If you have a naturally deep voice, try to sound a bit higher than you normally would. The hat is available in a standard one-size-fits-all. The listing says the hat will fit most teens and young adults. Abraham Lincoln Beard: Tousle your hair. Lincoln was known for preferring to keep his hair unruly, as opposed to smooth. If your hair length is approximately that of Lincoln's, you should tousle it up by rubbing your hands coarsely through it. If your hair is quite long, you can get some of the same untidy impression by trapping all of your hair under your top hat and letting a few strands hang loose. If you only need a stovepipe top hat for your costume, this Abraham Lincoln stovepipe hat by the Jacobson Hat Company is a great choice.Although he's remembered for his beard, there were points in his life where Abraham Lincoln shaved his beard. A woman named Grace Bedell convinced him to grow it out. This had the effect of making Lincoln look more trustworthy and warm. [7] Edison's first recordings of human speech occurred 12 years after Lincoln's death. This makes it anyone's guess what he really sounded like. [12] A grey vest underneath may help to round off your costume. [2] However, if you can't find one of those, a white dress shirt will do. You may also choose to button up your overcoat. Don't underestimate the effect of multiple layers in a fake materials-based costume. For instance a "dress shirt" underneath the cardboard coat could be made by cutting out some of the cardboard in the middle and gluing white construction paper

Speak with civility and politeness. Lincoln was no pushover, but all of his recorded speeches make him out to be a very down-to-earth, respectable and noble-minded speaker. If you want to be a great Abraham Lincoln, you should act with nobility no matter where you are. Keep your volume levelled, and don't speak out of turn. However, when you do speak, you should do so with force and conviction. This manner of speaking is a good part On the day of the event, you have to come at your best and wear the costume with pride. You may never be as great as Abraham Lincoln, but at least you will feel how it is like to be the person even for a day, so make sure that you make the most out of it.This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it…Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope in the world? Abraham Lincoln Photo Galleries.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, LLC, www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/abraham-lincoln/pictures Abraham Lincoln, Major General John A. McClernand and Allen Pinkerton photographed by Alexander Gardner at the Antietam battlefield on October 3, 1862 Actors have tried to replicate Lincoln's way of speaking. Look at a reading of Lincoln's speech and get a hang for the way an actor will inflect his voice. [13] Watch the movie Lincoln. Steven Spielberg's 2012 Lincoln biopic has been acclaimed for its historical accuracy. [14] In particular, a lot of attention has been given to how true Daniel Day-Lewis' performance is to everything we know of the man. If you want to get Lincoln's inflections and personality down, you should watch the film and try to emulate the actor on screen. Take care to note the way Lincoln talks, as well as the manner in which he moves.

The costume matches Lincoln’s trademark office suit perfectly, except perhaps the tie which is a little long for a bow tie. If you already have the suit for your child but need his iconic hat and beard to complete the look, this popular “Heroes in History” costume disguise kit includes President Lincoln’s stove pipe style soft hat and beard. One size fits most children. You get bonus points if you're able to make Abraham Lincoln pun from the combination you've created. With malice toward none, with charity for all . . . let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation’s wounds.Here are some tips on putting together the best President Abraham Lincoln costume for children or grown ups. Abe Lincoln, what a guy! He was a successful leader and popular president because he couldrelate and appeal to the "common folk" so when this Abraham Lincoln men's costume came into the office, we felt compelled to transform into the16th President of the United States. Known for being an incredibly honest man, the premiseof the movie Liar Liar automaticallypopped into our heads. What if we put on this costume and then suddenly had no self-control and blurted out every thought we had? (Now, that could land us in some hot water.) Also, Abe Lincoln was 6 ft. 4 in. tall which is intimidatingly tall (maybe he could have played some professional basketball), so that factor was a little daunting too. This Abraham Lincoln mask and hat by Forum Novelties is a great addition to an Abraham Lincoln costume or a great stand alone costume in itself. Because "gaunt cheek" makeup is usually reserved for horror costumes, it's a good idea to be very moderate with the makeup you use here, provided you're going for a "realistic" Lincoln. [9]