From the Collection: Lincoln Assassination Mourning Ribbons
by Jane Gastineau, Jessie CortesiJessie Cortesi & Jane Gastineau – Upon President Abraham’s Lincoln death on April 15, 1865, the nation turned from celebrations for Union victory to mourning for their fallen chief. Immediately, the nation’s manufacturers turned to supplying the public’s demand for mourning accessories.
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From The Collection: Lincoln Family Album
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