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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
