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Robert Todd Lincoln's handkerchief

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
cloth
Measurements:
overall: 18 in x 18 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0163
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Textiles

Description

This is a sheer white cotton handkerchief that belonged to Robert Todd Lincoln. The handkerchief has several white stripes along the border of each end that form a checked pattern in each corner. The initials R.T.L are embroidered inside an elaborate diamond shape in one of the corners. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum