Abraham Lincoln Mourning Badge, 1865
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Artifact Overview
A small photographic portrait creates a badge for mourning the death of Abraham Lincoln. It is topped by a metallic eagle, black crepe bow, and a striped red-and-white ribbon. Three black ribbons stream from the photo's brass frame. This would have been worn on clothing during the spring of 1865 by the many American citizens who felt a strong bond with the martyred President.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
1865
Subject Date
1865
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2005.0.40.22
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cloth
Crepe (Textile)
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Ribbon (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Red
Sepia (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 5.5 in
Width: 1.75 in
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