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Abraham Lincoln mourning ribbon

Abraham Lincoln mourning ribbon
Object name 
Abraham Lincoln mourning ribbon
Date 
1865
Medium 
Silk, metal, paper
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (11.4 x 2.9 cm)
Description 
Black silk mourning ribbon printed "IN MEMORY OF A. Lincoln, ASSASSINATED APRIL 14, 1865. May his soul rest in PEACE." Albumen photograph portrait of Lincoln in stamped brass frame clamped around center of ribbon.
Object Number 
INV.5478
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.