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Abraham Lincoln mourning ribbon
- Creator:
- S.A. Blake
- Location:
- New York, New York City
- Origin Date:
- 1865
- Materials:
- cloth, paper, metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 3 1/4 in x 3 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0081
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Funeral ribbon for President Abraham Lincoln features a small sepia-toned photograph of the President with a beard and wearing a dark suit, bow tie, and white shirt. The image is encased in a gilt metal frame. The frame is mounted on a strip of red, white, and blue silk with embroidered white stars. A black and white silk bow is attached above the frame and a swatch of black crepe is attached below. A paper maker's label is adhered to the back which reads, "Made by S.A. Blake; 407 Broadway, New York." A typewritten note from the owner of the ribbon reads, "Worn by a guard that stood at attention through Albany-N.Y. on the funereal train." Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
