Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Commemorative ribbon
Object Number:
INV.2896.1
Date:
1865
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 13.3 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Cream silk satin ribbon printed in black; depicts bust-length portrait of Lincoln within central oval medallion with inscription in Gothic script: "The Martyr/President"; all within oval black line border.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
