Black Mourning Bow

Full Title

Black Mourning Bow with Gold Stars
Description

This mourning ribbon, featuring four printed gold stars, was likely worn during President Lincoln's funeral procession in April 1865.
Source

The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.238.7)
Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as “Courtesy of The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia.” Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact The Abraham Lincoln Foundation.
Tags
- funeral
- mourning
- grief
Cite this Item

Unknown. "Black Mourning Bow with Gold Stars". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed December 26, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/900

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Black Mourning Bow with Gold Stars

Description

This mourning ribbon, featuring four printed gold stars, was likely worn during President Lincoln's funeral procession in April 1865.
Source

The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.238.7)
Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as “Courtesy of The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia.” Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact The Abraham Lincoln Foundation.
Creator

Unknown
Material

Silk
Dimensions

3.75 x 3.5