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Mary Todd Lincoln's handkerchief

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
cloth
Measurements:
overall: 11 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0160
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Textiles

Description

This is a square white handkerchief that belonged to Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of President Abraham Lincoln. It is made of sheer white cotton. The initials M.L. are embroidered in white thread in one of the corners. There is also faggotting around the four edges. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum