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Mary Harlan Lincoln's handkerchief
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- cloth
- Measurements:
- overall: 12 in x 12 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0157
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Textiles
Description
Square white handkerchief that belonged to Mary Harlan Lincoln. There is lace trim around the whole handkerchief. The handkerchief features small pink embroidered flowers around the border and the monogram MHL is embroidered in one corner in pink thread. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum