1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

memorial brooch with Lincoln's hair

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
paper, metal, glass
Measurements:
overall: x x 1 1/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0017
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Gilt metal memorial brooch or locket encases a few strands of Lincoln's hair backed by tan paper and features braided trim and a pin backing. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum