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Abraham Lincoln mourning ribbon

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
1865
Materials:
cloth, paper, metal
Measurements:
overall: 3 1/2 in x 4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0079
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 Lincoln sitting in three-quarter profile; he has a beard and is wearing a dark suit, bow tie, and white shirt. The image is encased in a rectangular gilt metal frame. The frame is mounted on a black silk crepe bow with two gold stars stamped on each tail. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum