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Lincoln mourning ribbon
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1865
- Materials:
- cloth
- Measurements:
- overall: 4 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0066
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
This is a commemorative ribbon made out of white silk. A thick black border runs around the inside edge. There is an ovular three-quarter profile of Abraham Lincoln in the center of the ribbon. The words "We Mourn our Loss" are written in black lettering above the portrait. The words, "Abraham Lincoln Born Feb'ry 12th 1809 Died April 15, 1865" are written below the portrait, also in black lettering. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum