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Abraham Lincoln mourning ribbon
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1865
- Materials:
- cloth, paper, metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 3 3/4 in x 1 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0082
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Abraham Lincoln commemorative ribbon 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 black crepe with tatted edges which is mounted on a larger strip of white silk. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
