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flowers from Lincoln's casket
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- paper, plant
- Measurements:
- overall: 9 in x 5 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0049
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Small section of a branch that still has some small leaves attached. The branch and leaves are a brownish-orange color. The entire section of dried leaves is mounted under mylar with a yellow paper board backing that is taped shut with black tape at the edges. Note with dried leaves states, "Flowers from Lincoln's casket." Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
