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mourning drapery remnant
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- cloth
- Measurements:
- overall: 5 in x 4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0107
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Textiles
Description
Fragment of black cotton velveteen with cut edges. A piece of paper included with the swatch reads: "Part of the drapery used in preparing the catafalque at the Capitol for the reception of the President's body after his assassination . . ." Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
