Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
ca. 1866
1921.20
Steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Handkerchief:
Title
Handkerchief:
Object name
Handkerchief
Date
ca. 1865
Medium
Linen
Dimensions
Overall: 17 3/8 x 17 1/2 in. ( 44.1 x 44.4 cm )
Description
White linen handkerchief with drawnwork inside the hem on all sides, machine embroidered inscription is framed in floral design at one corner.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Messenger Peirsel
Object Number
1940.100
Marks
embroidered: at one corner: "Remember / Lincoln"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
