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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