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Leather Harness
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Full Title
Harness Piece from Funeral Procession
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Description
This leather strap may have been part of the harness worn by the horses that pulled President Lincoln's casket through Philadelphia during his during his funeral procession. The train carrying Lincoln's body arrived in Philadelphia on April 22. The body lay in state at Independence Hall on April 23 and was open for public viewing.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1975.2.1)
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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. "Harness Piece from Funeral Procession". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/898
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Unknown
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Leather
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2.5 x 0.75
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Harness Piece from Funeral Procession
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Description
This leather strap may have been part of the harness worn by the horses that pulled President Lincoln's casket through Philadelphia during his during his funeral procession. The train carrying Lincoln's body arrived in Philadelphia on April 22. The body lay in state at Independence Hall on April 23 and was open for public viewing.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1975.2.1)
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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
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Leather
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2.5 x 0.75
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Oval Pin
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Oval Pin with Lincoln Photograph
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Description
This ornate, oval pin would have been worn by mourners during the Lincoln funeral procession. While in Philadelphia, the President's body lay in state at Independence Hall and was open for public viewing on April 23, 1865. The funeral train departed from Philadelphia for New York City, en route to its final stop in Springfield, IL.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1979.300.1)
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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. "Oval Pin with Lincoln Photograph". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/897
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Unknown
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Metal, paper
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1.5 x 1.25
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Oval Pin with Lincoln Photograph
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Description
This ornate, oval pin would have been worn by mourners during the Lincoln funeral procession. While in Philadelphia, the President's body lay in state at Independence Hall and was open for public viewing on April 23, 1865. The funeral train departed from Philadelphia for New York City, en route to its final stop in Springfield, IL.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1979.300.1)
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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
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Metal, paper
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1.5 x 1.25
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Rail Splitter Pin
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Silk Ribbon with Lincoln Photograph and Rail Splitter Pin
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Description
This ribbon, which features a small, framed photograph of Abraham Lincoln and a bronze rail splitter pin, may have been worn in support during presidential campaigns and in mourning during the President’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: 1972.200.3)
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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. "Silk Ribbon with Lincoln Photograph and Rail Splitter Pin". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/896
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Unknown
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Silk, copper, brass, and paper
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Dimensions
8.75 x 0.75
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Silk Ribbon with Lincoln Photograph and Rail Splitter Pin
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Description
This ribbon, which features a small, framed photograph of Abraham Lincoln and a bronze rail splitter pin, may have been worn in support during presidential campaigns and in mourning during the President’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: 1972.200.3)
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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
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Material
Silk, copper, brass, and paper
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Dimensions
8.75 x 0.75
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Framed Mourning Badge
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Copper Framed Photograph Badge with Ribbon
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Description
This small, framed photograph of Abraham Lincoln may have been worn by supporters during presidential campaigns and mourning during the President’s funeral procession. The 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: 1972.200.2)
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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. "Copper Framed Photograph Badge with Ribbon". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/895
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Unknown
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Copper, silk, paper
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2.25 x 1.0
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Copper Framed Photograph Badge with Ribbon
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Description
This small, framed photograph of Abraham Lincoln may have been worn by supporters during presidential campaigns and mourning during the President’s funeral procession. The 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: 1972.200.2)
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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
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Copper, silk, paper
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2.25 x 1.0
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Mrs. Lincoln's Dress Fragment
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Full Title
Fragment of Mrs. Lincoln's Funeral Dress
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Description
This is presumably a fragment of Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln's dress worn during the President's funeral procession in April 1865. There is no provenance record to document how this object came to the Union League. The object was labeled as a fragment of Mrs. Lincoln's mourning dress.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.35.1)
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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. "Fragment of Mrs. Lincoln's Funeral Dress ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/894
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Unknown
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Wool
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2.0 x 6.5
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Fragment of Mrs. Lincoln's Funeral Dress
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Description
This is presumably a fragment of Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln's dress worn during the President's funeral procession in April 1865. There is no provenance record to document how this object came to the Union League. The object was labeled as a fragment of Mrs. Lincoln's mourning dress.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.35.1)
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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
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Wool
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2.0 x 6.5
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Mourning Ribbon with Shield
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Full Title
Mourning Ribbon with Shield and Photographic Portrait of Lincoln
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Description
This mourning ribbon includes an embroidered shield along with a framed photograph of President Lincoln. The ribbon was worn by mourners who visited President Lincoln’s funeral in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Leage of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.238.3)
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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>The Abraham Lincoln Foundation.
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Unknown. "Mourning Ribbon with Shield and Photographic Portrait of Lincoln". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/893
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Creator
Unknown
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Silk, copper, paper
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Dimensions
4.25 x 0.75
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Mourning Ribbon with Shield and Photographic Portrait of Lincoln
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Description
This mourning ribbon includes an embroidered shield along with a framed photograph of President Lincoln. The ribbon was worn by mourners who visited President Lincoln’s funeral in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Leage of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.238.3)
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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>The Abraham Lincoln Foundation.
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Unknown
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Silk, copper, paper
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Dimensions
4.25 x 0.75
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Philadelphia Police Ribbon
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Full Title
Philadelphia Police Mourning Ribbon
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Description
This mourning badge was worn by Mr. Godfrey Stringer when President Lincoln’s body lay in state in Philadelphia, PA. Lincoln’s body was brought to Philadelphia on April 22, 1865. The object includes a cardboard police badge covered in black gauze and black silk ribbon. Below the black cinched ribbon, there is a white silk ribbon that reads, “We Mourn Our Nation’s Loss. Born February 12th, 1809, Died April 17th 1865.” Notice the incorrect date listed for the President's death.
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We Mourn Our Nation’s Loss.
Born February 12th, 1809
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The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.240.1)
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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. "Philadelphia Police Mourning Ribbon". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/891
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Creator
Unknown
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Cardboard, gauze, silk, paper
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9.25 x 3.75
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Philadelphia Police Mourning Ribbon
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Description
This mourning badge was worn by Mr. Godfrey Stringer when President Lincoln’s body lay in state in Philadelphia, PA. Lincoln’s body was brought to Philadelphia on April 22, 1865. The object includes a cardboard police badge covered in black gauze and black silk ribbon. Below the black cinched ribbon, there is a white silk ribbon that reads, “We Mourn Our Nation’s Loss. Born February 12th, 1809, Died April 17th 1865.” Notice the incorrect date listed for the President's death.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2001.240.1)
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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
Cardboard, gauze, silk, paper
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Dimensions
9.25 x 3.75
from May. 1, 1865
Lincoln Drape Glass
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Full Title
Lincoln Drape Glass
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Description
One of a series of seven pressed glass dishes with a Lincoln Drape design. The rims feature an alternating semi-circle and stud design; the medallion present on related pieces is not present here, but the familiar drape and vertical groove scheme from other Lincoln Drape pieces is present. A star or flower design appears on the bottom.
According to Ruth Webb Lee's study of pressed glass, Lincoln Drape sauce dishes shared the dimensions of these dishes, so they can comfortably be identified as sauce dishes. This is part of a series of Lincoln Drape pressed glass pieces, probably manufactured by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company of Massachusetts or McKee & Bros. of Pittsburgh, PA. The design supposedly represents the black crepe that adorned Lincoln's casket and hearse, but this cannot be proven. -
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Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN.
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Multiple manufacturers. "Lincoln Drape Glass". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/890
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Creator
Multiple manufacturers
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Date
1865-1900
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Material
glass
from May. 1, 1865
Lincoln Drape Glass
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Description
One of a series of seven pressed glass dishes with a Lincoln Drape design. The rims feature an alternating semi-circle and stud design; the medallion present on related pieces is not present here, but the familiar drape and vertical groove scheme from other Lincoln Drape pieces is present. A star or flower design appears on the bottom.
According to Ruth Webb Lee's study of pressed glass, Lincoln Drape sauce dishes shared the dimensions of these dishes, so they can comfortably be identified as sauce dishes. This is part of a series of Lincoln Drape pressed glass pieces, probably manufactured by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company of Massachusetts or McKee & Bros. of Pittsburgh, PA. The design supposedly represents the black crepe that adorned Lincoln's casket and hearse, but this cannot be proven. -
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Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN.
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Creator
Multiple manufacturers
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Date
May 1, 1865
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Material
glass
from Apr. 14, 1865
O.H. Bronson
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Full Title
O.H. Bronson
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Description
O.H. Bronson, a business person located in the Hartford, CT area, mentions the death of Lincoln briefly in excerpts from their diary entry on April 14, 1865. They make further references to the stabbing of Lincoln's Secretary of State Seward and church services being held to mourn and commemorate Lincoln's life in the Hartford area. The diary also notes that businesses would be closed for mourning the following day.
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Monday, April 1, 1865
Celebration of the Sunday of [[?]] and his day
Tuesday 11
Sent? to capt. Clarke $2,50
Paid
Henry started for the [[?]] the every 7.0 [[?]]
Wednesday 12
Rainy [[?]] [[?]]
played at house last night.
Thursday, April 13, 1865
Offered Frank [[?]]
Stock in ground
For 10 [[?]] at note
3 months
Friday 14
Abraham Lincoln President
Of United States was
assassinated in theater
this evening
Secretary Stewart
was also stabbed in the
neck 3 times but it
hoped not mortally
his son [[?]] [[?]]
were stabbed.
Saturday 15
Johnny Gains
per day 300 meal 300
Sunday, April 16, 1865
Mr Parker redeemed
[[?]] on the death of
President Lincoln this eve.
Monday 17
Sold LB goodmaid 1/4 [[?]]
[[?]], he claimed 40 lb short
weighed the coal 23 1/4 pails
21 1/4 each 21 1/4
___________
23.
466.
5
_________lbs
49.4
[[?]] went to
New York this day
As book keeper in [[?]] bank
Tuesday 18
( scribble)
Wednesday, April 19, 1865
All the offices and many
of business closed from
12 to 3 o'clock on [[?]]
Of funeral of president Lincoln
received in the different
[[?]] at 12 o'clock
most of the [[?]]
in city [[?]] in morning
Thursday 20 [[?]]
Cargo of coal
for 6 B Jammer to go the
[[?]] retreat for sets
[[?]]
Friday 21
Samuel Clark [[?]]
To take [[?]] Made
From first of May
At $10 for each horse
Rcpt. [[?]] at
You'd pay as the as he [[?]]
[[?]]
[Transcription Team: Ryan P., Kenzie B., Brooke B., Madison R.]
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Ms 90282
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Rights
Use of item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution to the Connecticut Historical Society. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires permission. For permission, please contact the Connecticut Historical Society. chs.org/research/digital-reproductions.
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O.H. Bronson. "O.H. Bronson". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/868
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Creator
O.H. Bronson
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Date
April 14, 1865
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Material
bound paper with script in ink and type
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Dimensions
8cm x 17.5cm
from Apr. 14, 1865
O.H. Bronson
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Description
O.H. Bronson, a business person located in the Hartford, CT area, mentions the death of Lincoln briefly in excerpts from their diary entry on April 14, 1865. They make further references to the stabbing of Lincoln's Secretary of State Seward and church services being held to mourn and commemorate Lincoln's life in the Hartford area. The diary also notes that businesses would be closed for mourning the following day.
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Source
Ms 90282
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Rights
Use of item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution to the Connecticut Historical Society. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires permission. For permission, please contact the Connecticut Historical Society. chs.org/research/digital-reproductions.
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Creator
O.H. Bronson
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Date
April 14, 1865
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Material
bound paper with script in ink and type
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Dimensions
8cm x 17.5cm
from Apr. 29, 1865
Veterans of the National Guard Circular
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Full Title
Circular from Veterans of the National Guard (New York City)
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Description
An April 29th, 1865 circular regarding the death of Abraham Lincoln by the National Guard. The National Guard pledges support to the Union and evokes the image of Abraham Lincoln as a martyr to human liberty who fought to uphold the government. Praises Andrew Johnson as the next Executive of State for his attributes of patriotism and loyalty to the Union.
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Source
Ms 101035
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Rights
Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution to the Connecticut Historical Society. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires permission. For permission, please contact the Connecticut Historical Society. chs.org/research/digital-reproduction.
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Head quarters of the 7th Regiment Armory, National Guard (New York). "Circular from Veterans of the National Guard (New York City)". Francis & Loutrel (45 Mainden Lane, N.Y.). Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/867
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Creator
Head quarters of the 7th Regiment Armory, National Guard (New York)
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Publisher
Francis & Loutrel (45 Mainden Lane, N.Y.)
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Date
April 29, 1865
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Material
type on paper
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Dimensions
27cm x 21cm
from Apr. 29, 1865
Circular from Veterans of the National Guard (New York City)
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Description
An April 29th, 1865 circular regarding the death of Abraham Lincoln by the National Guard. The National Guard pledges support to the Union and evokes the image of Abraham Lincoln as a martyr to human liberty who fought to uphold the government. Praises Andrew Johnson as the next Executive of State for his attributes of patriotism and loyalty to the Union.
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Source
Ms 101035
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Rights
Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution to the Connecticut Historical Society. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires permission. For permission, please contact the Connecticut Historical Society. chs.org/research/digital-reproduction.
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Creator
Head quarters of the 7th Regiment Armory, National Guard (New York)
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Publisher
Francis & Loutrel (45 Mainden Lane, N.Y.)
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Date
April 29, 1865
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Material
type on paper
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Dimensions
27cm x 21cm