from Nov. 16, 2015
Casket Broadcloth Fragment
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Full Title
Broadcloth Fragment from Lincoln's Casket Covering
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Description
This cloth fragment may have been cut from the black broadcloth that covered President Lincoln's casket during the funeral procession through Philadelphia in 1865. The train carrying Lincoln's body arrived in Philadelphia on April 22 and the body was open for public viewing at Independence Hall on April 23.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.34.1)
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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
Unknown. "Broadcloth Fragment from Lincoln's Casket Covering". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/915
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Creator
Unknown
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Date
April 22-23 1865
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Material
Cloth
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Dimensions
5.0 x 8.0
from Nov. 16, 2015
Broadcloth Fragment from Lincoln's Casket Covering
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Description
This cloth fragment may have been cut from the black broadcloth that covered President Lincoln's casket during the funeral procession through Philadelphia in 1865. The train carrying Lincoln's body arrived in Philadelphia on April 22 and the body was open for public viewing at Independence Hall on April 23.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.34.1)
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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
Unknown
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Date
November 16, 2015
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Material
Cloth
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Dimensions
5.0 x 8.0
from Nov. 16, 2015
Flower from Lincoln's Tomb
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Full Title
Dried Flower From Lincoln's Tomb
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Description
This pressed flower was taken from President Lincoln's tomb in Springfield, Illinois. Text written on the envelope included with the flower reads: "FLOWERS OFF THE TOMB OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN APRIL 1865."
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2002.10.1)
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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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Unknown. "Dried Flower From Lincoln's Tomb". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/914
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Creator
Unknown
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Date
April 22-23 1865
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Dimensions
5.25 x 1.0
from Nov. 16, 2015
Dried Flower From Lincoln's Tomb
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Description
This pressed flower was taken from President Lincoln's tomb in Springfield, Illinois. Text written on the envelope included with the flower reads: "FLOWERS OFF THE TOMB OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN APRIL 1865."
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2002.10.1)
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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
Unknown
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Date
November 16, 2015
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Dimensions
5.25 x 1.0
from Nov. 16, 2015
Potter Union League Mouring Ribbon
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Full Title
Alfred R. Potter Union League Mouring 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 and a black gauze flower in the center. A black button is attached to the back. This ribbon was worn by Union League member Alfred R. Potter.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1968.1.1)
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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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The Union League of Philadelphia. "Alfred R. Potter Union League Mouring Ribbon". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/913
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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
3.5 x 1.0
from Nov. 16, 2015
Alfred R. Potter Union League Mouring 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 and a black gauze flower in the center. A black button is attached to the back. This ribbon was worn by Union League member Alfred R. Potter.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1968.1.1)
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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 16, 2015
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Material
Silk, metal, gauze
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Dimensions
3.5 x 1.0
from Nov. 16, 2015
Ralston Mourning Ribbon
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Full Title
Lewis Ralston 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 on April 23, 1865. The ribbon is a blue, white, and red silk ribbon with metal “U” and “L” letters and a black gauze flower in the center. This ribbon was worn by Union League member Lewis Ralston.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2014.108.1)
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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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The Union League of Philadelphia. "Lewis Ralston Union League Mourning Ribbon". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/912
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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
3.625 x 1.0
from Nov. 16, 2015
Lewis Ralston 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 on April 23, 1865. The ribbon is a blue, white, and red silk ribbon with metal “U” and “L” letters and a black gauze flower in the center. This ribbon was worn by Union League member Lewis Ralston.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2014.108.1)
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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 16, 2015
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Material
Silk, metal, gauze
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Dimensions
3.625 x 1.0
from Nov. 16, 2015
"We Mourn a Father Slain"
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Full Title
"We Mourn a Father Slain" Mourning Ribbon
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Description
This mourning ribbon, owned by Union League member John C. Browne, was worn during President Lincoln's funeral procession in Philadelphia on April 22-23, 1865. The white silk ribbon includes a printed oval picture of Lincoln. Notice the incorrect birth year listed on the ribbon.
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Transcription
WE MOURN
Abraham Lincoln,
Born February 12, 1808 Died April 15, 1865
A FATHER SLAIN.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2008.22.3)
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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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Unknown. ""We Mourn a Father Slain" Mourning Ribbon". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/911
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Creator
Unknown
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Date
April 22-23 1865
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Material
Silk
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Dimensions
8.5 x 3.5
from Nov. 16, 2015
"We Mourn a Father Slain" Mourning Ribbon
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Description
This mourning ribbon, owned by Union League member John C. Browne, was worn during President Lincoln's funeral procession in Philadelphia on April 22-23, 1865. The white silk ribbon includes a printed oval picture of Lincoln. Notice the incorrect birth year listed on the ribbon.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2008.22.3)
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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
Unknown
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Date
November 16, 2015
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Material
Silk
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Dimensions
8.5 x 3.5
from Nov. 16, 2015
Browne Union League Mourning Ribbon
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Full Title
John C. Browne 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 and a black gauze flower in the center. This ribbon was worn by Union League Member John C. Browne.
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Transcription
This badge was worn
by John C Browne
a member of the
Union League
at the funeral
of
Abraham Lincoln
Philadelphia
April 22 1865 -
Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2008.22.1)
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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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Union League of Philadelphia. "John C. Browne Union League Mourning Ribbon". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/910
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Creator
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
3.75 x 1.00
from Nov. 16, 2015
John C. Browne 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 and a black gauze flower in the center. This ribbon was worn by Union League Member John C. Browne.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2008.22.1)
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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
Union League of Philadelphia
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Date
November 16, 2015
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Material
Silk, metal, gauze
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Dimensions
3.75 x 1.00
from Nov. 16, 2015
Straight Pin Lincoln Button
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Full Title
Pratt Straight Pin Mourning Button
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Description
This pin belonged to Phineas Pratt, who attended President Lincoln's funeral in Philadelphia in April 1865. The metal button depicts a black and white drawing of Abraham Lincoln; a straight pin is attached to the head of the button.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1988.81.2)
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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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Unknown. "Pratt Straight Pin Mourning Button". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/909
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Creator
Unknown
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Date
April 1865
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Material
Metal
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Dimensions
2.25 x 0.875
from Nov. 16, 2015
Pratt Straight Pin Mourning Button
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Description
This pin belonged to Phineas Pratt, who attended President Lincoln's funeral in Philadelphia in April 1865. The metal button depicts a black and white drawing of Abraham Lincoln; a straight pin is attached to the head of the button.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1988.81.2)
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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
Unknown
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Date
November 16, 2015
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Material
Metal
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Dimensions
2.25 x 0.875
from Nov. 16, 2015
Lincoln Photo Badge
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Full Title
Photographic Portait of Lincoln Badge
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Description
This copper framed, photographic portrait of Lincoln was worn by supporters during the President's visits to Philadelphia and by mourners attending the funeral in April 1865. W.B. Goodall donated this badge to the Union League of Philadelphia in 1948.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2002.12.1)
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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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Unknown. "Photographic Portait of Lincoln Badge". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/908
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Creator
Unknown
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Date
1865
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Material
Copper, paper
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Dimensions
1.0 x 0.75
from Nov. 16, 2015
Photographic Portait of Lincoln Badge
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Description
This copper framed, photographic portrait of Lincoln was worn by supporters during the President's visits to Philadelphia and by mourners attending the funeral in April 1865. W.B. Goodall donated this badge to the Union League of Philadelphia in 1948.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2002.12.1)
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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
Unknown
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Date
November 16, 2015
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Material
Copper, paper
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Dimensions
1.0 x 0.75
from Nov. 12, 2015
Funeral Train Pennies
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Full Title
Pennies Flattened by Funeral Train
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Description
Lincoln’s funeral procession began in Washington, DC, on April 20, 1865. The train carrying Lincoln’s body stopped in Baltimore, MD, and Harrisburg, PA, before arriving in Philadelphia on April 22. The body lay in state at Independence Hall and was open for public viewing on April 23. The funeral train departed from Philadelphia for New York City at 4:00am on April 24.
These two coins were placed on the railway tracks between Harrisburg and Philadelphia on April 22nd 1865. The pennies were flattened by the funeral train that departed from Harrisburg at 11:15 am. While in Harrisburg, the President’s body lay in state at the Pennsylvania State Capital building. -
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The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1975.3.1A and 1975.3.1B)
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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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Unknown. "Pennies Flattened by Funeral Train". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/907
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Creator
Unknown
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Date
April 22, 1865
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Material
Copper
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Dimensions
Side A 1.25 Side B 1.0
from Nov. 12, 2015
Pennies Flattened by Funeral Train
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Description
Lincoln’s funeral procession began in Washington, DC, on April 20, 1865. The train carrying Lincoln’s body stopped in Baltimore, MD, and Harrisburg, PA, before arriving in Philadelphia on April 22. The body lay in state at Independence Hall and was open for public viewing on April 23. The funeral train departed from Philadelphia for New York City at 4:00am on April 24.
These two coins were placed on the railway tracks between Harrisburg and Philadelphia on April 22nd 1865. The pennies were flattened by the funeral train that departed from Harrisburg at 11:15 am. While in Harrisburg, the President’s body lay in state at the Pennsylvania State Capital building. -
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The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1975.3.1A and 1975.3.1B)
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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
Unknown
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Date
November 12, 2015
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Material
Copper
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Dimensions
Side A 1.25 Side B 1.0
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 red, white, and blue silk ribbon with metal “U” and “L” letters and a black gauze flower in the center.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.238.4)
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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
Union League of Philadelphia. "Union League Mourning Ribbon". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/906
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Creator
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 0.75
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 red, white, and blue silk ribbon with metal “U” and “L” letters and a black gauze flower in the center.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.238.4)
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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
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 0.75