Ribbon from Nov. 12, 2015
Union League Mourning Ribbon
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Full Title
Union League Mourning Ribbon
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Description
After Lincoln’s assassination, the Union League of Philadelphia issued mourning ribbons for its members to wear and grieve the fallen President. The ribbons were worn during Lincoln’s funeral procession in Philadelphia, where the President’s body was open for public viewing at Independence Hall. This ribbon is a blue, white, and red silk ribbon with metal “U” and “L” letters, a black gauze flower in the center, and a black button.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1975.2.3)
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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.
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Cite this Item
The Union League of Philadelphia. "Union League Mourning Ribbon". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed November 22, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/902
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Item Type
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Creator
The Union League of Philadelphia
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Date
April 22-23 1865
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Material
Silk, metal, gauze
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Dimensions
3.25 x 1.75
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Region
Ribbon from Nov. 12, 2015
Union League Mourning Ribbon
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Description
After Lincoln’s assassination, the Union League of Philadelphia issued mourning ribbons for its members to wear and grieve the fallen President. The ribbons were worn during Lincoln’s funeral procession in Philadelphia, where the President’s body was open for public viewing at Independence Hall. This ribbon is a blue, white, and red silk ribbon with metal “U” and “L” letters, a black gauze flower in the center, and a black button.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1975.2.3)
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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.
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Creator
The Union League of Philadelphia
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Date
November 12, 2015
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Material
Silk, metal, gauze
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Dimensions
3.25 x 1.75