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We Mourn a Father Slain
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1865
- Materials:
- cloth
- Measurements:
- overall: 4 in x 2 1/4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0056
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
This is a mourning ribbon made out of white silk. There is a three-quarter profile of Abraham Lincoln in black at the center of the ribbon inside of an oval with a thick black band around the outside and a thinner band around the inside. The words "WE MOURN A Father Slain" surround the portrait on the top and bottom in black lettering. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
