Framed Historical Silk Ribbons

The note on the back reads, "This collage is composed of 28 silk ribbons. The ribbons are Delegate ribbons from the prisoners of the Civil War conventions (Andersonville, Georgia Prison). Originally feather-stitched to be a pillow top by Mrs. Susan Lesieur, wife of Civil War veteran Louis Lesieur their grand-daughter, Mrs. Rita Holst preserved them in this frame. Of special interest is the black ribbon, it is in rememberance of President Garfield who was assassinated in 1881". Frame size 17" x 16 1/2" high. Not examined out of frame. Some of the ribbons are faded and areas of age stress.