Details:

Abraham Lincoln, custom display featuring a swatch of fabric removed from a large American flag which hung on Lincoln's funeral train during the duration of its stop in Indiana while en route to Lincoln's burial place in Springfield, Illinois in 1865. 

The affixed fabric swatches, gold, and red measure approximately .5" on the longest side and have been affixed to an 8.5 x 11" University Archives certification display sheet. This display includes a reproduction image (not to scale) of the section of the flag from which this relic was sourced.

Historical Background and Provenance:

The relic is accompanied by a copy of the letter from Paul Mills, which accompanied the sale of the original entire flag, apparently accomplished in 1993. It indicates that the flag was owned by the McQullen family near Indianapolis, to whom it had descended from their direct relatives, farmers near Avile, Indiana. The letter also indicates that the flag was one of 16 used on the train, and had been acquired by the family solely for their purpose of display thereat. The flag bears a second letter and color image of the remnant from a 2002 owner who apparently separated the flag into pieces and certifies that is is as described. A fine Lincoln relic, great for display. Ex-Nicholson Collection.

On April 19, 1865, an estimated 25 million Americans attended memorial services for Abraham Lincoln in Washington and around the country. Lincoln’s body lay in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda and then, on April 21, 1865, a train carrying the coffin of assassinated President Abraham Lincoln left Washington, D.C. and then traveled to Springfield on a funeral train that retraced his route to Washington in 1861. The train carrying Lincoln's body traveled through 180 cities and seven states on its way to Lincoln's home state of Illinois. Newspapers publicized the train’s schedule so that citizens could pay their last respects as it passed. In ten cities, Lincoln’s casket was removed from the train for elaborate memorial services and public viewings. On May 3, 1865, the train reached its final destination. The following day Lincoln’s body was placed in its tomb. 

Sourced from and certified authentic by University Archives one of the foremost authorities on historical relics and artifacts.

Authentication:
Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11256 1394793-1