Image Lot Price Description


1392
$741.00

RARE ABRAHAM LINCOLN EMBROIDERED MEMORIAL AND ADMISSION TO THE LINCOLN CONSPIRACY TRIAL.

Embroidered memorial is mounted in a round frame with 36 stars on its border. 36 stars would represent the 36th state which was accepted into the union just after Lincoln’s death, July 4th 1865 and Nevada would be known as the “battle born state.” Accompanying this Lincoln memorial is a card signed by General David Hunter which would have admitted someone to the Lincoln conspiracy trials. SIZE: 26″ dia. and 34″ in gilt frame. Card: 2-1/2 x 3. PROVENANCE: From the Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Embroidery as can be seen in photo has lost much of its color though green and browns are still bright. The frame has been broken and restored utilizing screwed iron sheeting on reverse and frame has had gesso losses restored an re-gilded. Conspiracy trial card is fine and un-issued. 9-28008-1 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1392


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015
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