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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