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Abraham Lincoln mourning ribbon
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1865
- Materials:
- cloth
- Measurements:
- overall: 6 in x 2 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0073
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
This is a commemorative ribbon made out of brown cloth. The words "His Monument is in the hearts of his countrymen. Abraham Lincoln, Born February 12th, 1809. Assassinated, April 14th, 1865" are written on the ribbon in gold lettering. This ribbon is attached to a piece of black mat board and stored in a mylar sleeve. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
