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Description
The rectangular ornament features a reproduction of Nicholas H. Shepherd's daguerreotype of Mary Todd Lincoln. Is is surrounded by an antique gold metal and features a red silk ribbon for hanging. The ornament was found inside of a Surratt Society envelope with a similar ornament featuring Abraham Lincoln.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
n.d.
Measurement
1 3/4 X 1 5/8 inches
Materials and Techniques Display
metal and textile
Subjects
Christmas tree ornaments; Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882
Work Type
decoration (ornaments)
Class
souvenirs & novelties
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
Related Source
See item # 7097.
ID
7098
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.