1. Material:
  2. cloth (367)

Lincoln mourning ribbon

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
1865
Materials:
cloth
Measurements:
overall: 6 in x 2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0061
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. "We Mourn the Nation's Loss, Abraham Lincoln April 15, 1865" are written in black lettering at the center. The words "Abraham Lincoln" are printed slightly larger than the rest of the words on this ribbon. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum