Physical Object from May. 1, 1865
Fringe from Lincoln's Catafalque
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Fringe from Lincoln's Catafalque
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Description
This length of fringe was taken from Lincoln’s catafalque. A catafalque is a wooden platform that supports the coffin of a distinguished person while they lie in state. Lincoln's catafalque was built immediately following his death and has been used for all those who have lain in state in the Capitol Rotunda since 1865.
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Rights
This item is in the public domain and may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
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Cite this Item
unknown. "Fringe from Lincoln's Catafalque". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed December 25, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/879
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unknown
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Date
1865
Physical Object from May. 1, 1865
Fringe from Lincoln's Catafalque
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Description
This length of fringe was taken from Lincoln’s catafalque. A catafalque is a wooden platform that supports the coffin of a distinguished person while they lie in state. Lincoln's catafalque was built immediately following his death and has been used for all those who have lain in state in the Capitol Rotunda since 1865.
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Source
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Rights
This item is in the public domain and may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
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Creator
unknown
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Date
May 1, 1865