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Oliver P. Morton's bow tie
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1865
- Materials:
- cloth
- Measurements:
- overall: 2 in x 4 3/4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0053
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Textiles
Description
Tie bow formed of two pieces of grosgrain ribbon. One piece forms the loops in either side, and another piece of ribbon cinches the center. The center ribbon is not secured to the ribbon that forms the loops. Not a complete bow tie. Information associated with this bow tie states, "Bow tie worn by Oliver P. Morton to AL funeral." Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
