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Lincoln Pall Bearer Gloves

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
cloth
Measurements:
overall: 9 in x 3 1/2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0153a-b
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Textiles

Description

Pair of white cotton gloves with elastic at the wrists. These gloves were found among the effects of Sullivan D. Green, Civil War correspondent and reporter for the Detroit Free Press. With the gloves is a note signed by Green: "pr. Gloves worn at Lincoln Obsequies, Springfield, Ills. S. D. Green." For more information on the gloves, see "Lincoln Lore" number 1585, March, 1870, page 4. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum