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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 1 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0084
- 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 the end of a black silk tab which is mounted on black mat board. The mat board has several hook and loop strips adhered to the reverse. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
