Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Scarf
Object Number:
2004.6.1
Date:
ca. 1992
Medium:
Polyester
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 54 in. ( 25.4 x 137.2 cm )
Marks:
label: "T & M Designers/Made in Italy/100% Polyester/[care instructions]"
Description:
Rectangular scarf in blue polyester with red and white borders; printed with the signatures of the presidents from Washington to Clinton. Inscribed: "The PRESIDENTS" and signed "Millicent."
Gallery Label:
This scarf, probably made during the presidency of Bill Clinton, bears facsimile signatures of all 42 presidents from George Washington to Bill Clinton.
Credit Line:
Gift of John and Jennifer Monksy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
