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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:
- 71.2009.082.0163
- 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 inside an elaborate diamond shape in one of the corners. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
