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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Cite this Item
Unknown. "Photographic Portait of Lincoln Badge". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 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. -
Source
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 15, 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. -
Source
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 15, 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
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 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: 2001.238.5)
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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 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/905
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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 1.0
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 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: 2001.238.5)
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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 1.0
from Nov. 12, 2015
National Union Club Ribbon (2 of 2)
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Full Title
Laudenslager National Union Club Mourning Ribbon (Version 2 of 2)
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Description
A note included with this object reads: “Badge worn at the funeral of / President Abraham Lincoln / by National Union Club / property of Jacob Laudenslager / one of the organizers and a Captain of / the First Regiment National Guards of Pennsylvania / that was equipped by the Union League / presented by his grandson Jacob Laudenslager Read.” The National Union Club, unrelated to the Union League, was headquartered at 1105 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. These silk ribbons were printed for members to wear during President Lincoln’s funeral procession. The silk ribbon is embellished with black metal stars and black, white, and blue ribbons. There is a second silk ribbon in the collection that was donated by the same individual.
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Transcription
National
Union
Club.
Abraham Lincoln
Born February 12th, 1809
Assassinated April 14th, 1865 -
Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.238.2)
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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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National Union Club. "Laudenslager National Union Club Mourning Ribbon (Version 2 of 2)". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/904
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Creator
National Union Club
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Date
April 22-23 1865
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Material
Silk, metal
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Dimensions
6.5 x 3.125
from Nov. 12, 2015
Laudenslager National Union Club Mourning Ribbon (Version 2 of 2)
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Description
A note included with this object reads: “Badge worn at the funeral of / President Abraham Lincoln / by National Union Club / property of Jacob Laudenslager / one of the organizers and a Captain of / the First Regiment National Guards of Pennsylvania / that was equipped by the Union League / presented by his grandson Jacob Laudenslager Read.” The National Union Club, unrelated to the Union League, was headquartered at 1105 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. These silk ribbons were printed for members to wear during President Lincoln’s funeral procession. The silk ribbon is embellished with black metal stars and black, white, and blue ribbons. There is a second silk ribbon in the collection that was donated by the same individual.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.238.2)
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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
National Union Club
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Date
November 12, 2015
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Material
Silk, metal
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Dimensions
6.5 x 3.125
from Nov. 12, 2015
National Union Club Ribbon (1 of 2)
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Full Title
Laudenslager National Union Club Mourning Ribbon (Version 1 of 2)
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Description
A note included with this object reads: “Badge worn at the funeral of / President Abraham Lincoln / by National Union Club / property of Jacob Laudenslager / one of the organizers and a Captain of / the First Regiment National Guards of Pennsylvania / that was equipped by the Union League / presented by his grandson Jacob Laudenslager Read.” The National Union Club, unrelated to the Union League, was headquartered at 1105 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. These silk ribbons were printed for members to wear during President Lincoln’s funeral procession in Philadelphia. The silk ribbon is embellished with black metal stars and black, red, white, and blue ribbons. There is a second silk ribbon in the collection that was donated by the same individual.
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Transcription
National
Union
Club.
Abraham Lincoln
Born February 12th, 1809
Assassinated April 14th, 1865
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.238.1)
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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
National Union Club. "Laudenslager National Union Club Mourning Ribbon (Version 1 of 2)". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/903
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Creator
National Union Club
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Date
April 22-23
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Material
Silk, metal
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Dimensions
8.125 x 2.875
from Nov. 12, 2015
Laudenslager National Union Club Mourning Ribbon (Version 1 of 2)
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Description
A note included with this object reads: “Badge worn at the funeral of / President Abraham Lincoln / by National Union Club / property of Jacob Laudenslager / one of the organizers and a Captain of / the First Regiment National Guards of Pennsylvania / that was equipped by the Union League / presented by his grandson Jacob Laudenslager Read.” The National Union Club, unrelated to the Union League, was headquartered at 1105 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. These silk ribbons were printed for members to wear during President Lincoln’s funeral procession in Philadelphia. The silk ribbon is embellished with black metal stars and black, red, white, and blue ribbons. There is a second silk ribbon in the collection that was donated by the same individual.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.238.1)
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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
National Union Club
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Date
November 12, 2015
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Material
Silk, metal
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Dimensions
8.125 x 2.875
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 May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/902
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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
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
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 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: 1972.200.1)
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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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Tags
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Cite this Item
The Union League of Philadelphia. "Union League Mourning Ribbon". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/901
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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, gauze, metal
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Dimensions
3.25 x 1.0
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 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: 1972.200.1)
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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 12, 2015
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Material
Silk, gauze, metal
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Dimensions
3.25 x 1.0
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Black Mourning Bow
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Full Title
Black Mourning Bow with Gold Stars
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Description
This mourning ribbon, featuring four printed gold stars, was likely worn during President Lincoln's funeral procession in April 1865.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.238.7)
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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. "Black Mourning Bow with Gold Stars". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/900
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Creator
Unknown
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Material
Silk
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Dimensions
3.75 x 3.5
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Black Mourning Bow with Gold Stars
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Description
This mourning ribbon, featuring four printed gold stars, was likely worn during President Lincoln's funeral procession in April 1865.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.238.7)
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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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Material
Silk
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Dimensions
3.75 x 3.5
from
Lace Mourning Ribbon
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Full Title
Black, Red, White, and Blue Mourning Ribbon
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Description
This ribbon pin was probably worn by mourners during Lincoln's funeral procession. 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 4:00 a.m. on April 24.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1988.135.1)
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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. "Black, Red, White, and Blue Mourning Ribbon". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/899
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Creator
Unknown
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Material
Silk
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Dimensions
5.0 x 2.5
from
Black, Red, White, and Blue Mourning Ribbon
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Description
This ribbon pin was probably worn by mourners during Lincoln's funeral procession. 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 4:00 a.m. on April 24.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1988.135.1)
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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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Material
Silk
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Dimensions
5.0 x 2.5