Abraham Lincoln's Shawl

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Object Details

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Lincoln, Abraham

Description

In chilly weather, Lincoln often wore a dark wool shawl over his shoulders. Many years later Robert Todd Lincoln gave his father's shawl to his own friend, Washington attorney Frederick Harvey.

Gift of Mrs. John Shirley Wood, daughter of Frederick Harvey, 1967

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Mrs. John Shirley Wood

ID Number

PL.275632.01

accession number

275632

catalog number

275632.1

Object Name

shawl

Physical Description

wool (overall material)

black (overall color)

Measurements

overall: 62 1/2 in x 63 in; 158.75 cm x 160.02 cm

Related Publication

Rubenstein, Harry R.. Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life

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Political History: Political History, General History Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

Clothing & Accessories

Selections from the Abraham Lincoln Collection

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-9f75-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_743315