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Mary Todd Lincoln's handkerchief
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- cloth
- Measurements:
- overall: 11 in x 11 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0159
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Textiles
Description
White square handkerchief that belonged to Mary Todd Lincoln. The handkerchief is made out of sheer cotton and has a pleated border that extends up into the field of the handkerchief about every half inch or so. The initials M.L. are embroidered in one corner in white thread. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
