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Mourning Lincoln

Rosette Mourning Badge 1865

This rosette mourning badge was worn by President Lincolns’ close friend Kansas Congressional Representative Sidney Clark.  He was one of the committee members chosen to accompany Lincoln’s body back to Springfield, Illinois.  The president’s body arrived in the capital on May 3, 1865, and lay in state at Representatives’ Hall for 24 hours and finally was put to rest in a temporary receiving vault at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Lincoln Drape Compote Dish

This flint glass compote dish was produced in response to the tragic death of President Lincoln.  The Boston and Sandwich Glass Company was one of many who produced this glassware from 1865-1875.  The “Lincoln Drape” dish pattern was set apart because of its straw marks at the base of the bowl and sandwich “wafer” connecting the concave domed foot and stem. 

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