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Robert Todd Lincoln's handkerchief

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
cloth
Measurements:
overall: 18 in x 18 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0162
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Textiles

Description

This is a sheer white cotton handkerchief that belonged to Robert Todd Lincoln. The handkerchief has several white stripes along the border of each end that form a checked pattern in each corner. The initials R.T.L are embroidered in one of the corners. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum