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Lincoln mourning ribbon
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1865
- Materials:
- cloth
- Measurements:
- overall: 5 in x 2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0057
- 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. There is a three-quarter profile of Abraham Lincoln in black at the center of the ribbon inside of an oval with a thick black band around the outside and a thinner band around the inside. The words "The Martyr President" surround the portrait on the top and bottom, in black lettering. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum