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Mary Todd Lincoln's handkerchief
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- cloth
- Measurements:
- overall: 10 in x 10 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0161
- 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. 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
