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  • Mourning quilt made by Elizabeth H. Bates Durrett (1831-1889) who lost one daughter, Florence Montgomery Durrett (1863-1869) at age six and a second daughter, Lily Bates Durrett (1859-1881) at the age of 21. The mourning quilt was made using material from her daughters' clothing.

  • Mourning necklace belonging to Ann Booth Gwathmey (1782-1862), married to John Gwathmey (1774-1824) on 22 July 1800.

  • Mourning ribbon worn by Andrew J. Ballard who attended the funeral of Abraham Lincoln as part of a Kentucky Delegation sent by the governor to the funeral. See also 1929.8.5 / MSS_CB_1 gloves worn to funeral and letter documenting items.

  • "The Nation is Weeping" by Louise S. Upham song sheet. Memorial card with an image of Abraham Lincoln "In Memoriam/ Abraham Lincoln/ Born February 12th 1809 / Died April 15th 1865"

  • White silk mourning ribbon memorializing the death of Abraham Lincoln. "We mourn the nation's loss / Abraham Lincoln, April 15, 1865." Abraham Lincoln manuscript collection.

  • Mourning Ribbon memorializing Lafayette ( 1757-1834). Silk ribbon with image of Lafayette surrounded by a laurel wreath and a stand of arms. "Lafayette / Born Sept 1st. A.D. 1757. / Died May 20. A.D. 1834."

  • Funeral ribbon memorializing Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885). Ribbon is made of black and white silk with Metalica fringe. "Grant (stitched in thread) / Aide / Civic Division / August 8th, 1885"

  • Funeral ribbon memorializing Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885). Ribbon is made of black mourning crepe and blue silk. A black pin is attached to the center top. The pin has a white shield, black sash and "Grant" in white lettering.

  • Silk ribbon memorializing the death of James A. Garfield. Black ribbon with a photograph of Garfield affixed to the center. in Grey writing: We mourn our nation's loss. J.A. Garfield. Died Sept. 19, 1881. "

  • Silk ribbon memorializing the death of Jefferson Davis (1808-1889). Contains the image of the Confederate flag. "Funeral Obsequies of Jefferson Davis. Reception Committee. New Orleans, Dec. 11th 1889."

  • Silk ribbon memorializing the death of Zachary Taylor (1784-1850). Gold eagle holding an American Flag with profile of Taylor in gold. "The last coherent words of the venerable patriot, President Zachary Tailor [sic]: 'I die--I am expecting the summons--I am ready to meet death-- I have endeavored faithfully to discharge my duty --I am sorry to leave my friends!"

  • Silk ribbon memorializing the death of Zachary Taylor (1784-1850). "The nation mourns a patriot gone. Published at 302 Race St Bel., 9th."

  • Silk ribbon memorializing the death of H.R.H. The Late Prince Consort. "The Earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof. The world and they that dwell therein." Contains images of Beatrice, Helena, Louisa, Victoria and Alice. "Coventry, 1863."

  • Henning and Hobb family miniature portraits, including mourning portrait of Susan Henning Hobbs (1816-1835) (top), first wife of Edward Dorsey Hobbs. Painted in grisaille manner to indicate her death around the age 19. The family miniatures were later framed together. Other miniatures include: Edward Dorsey Hobbs (left-center) (son of Mary Ann Hobbs), Mary Ann Dorsey Hobbs (center), Susan Hobbs Luckett (right-center)(daughter of Marry Ann Hobbs), and Fanny Henning Speed (bottom) (see also 1935.14).

  • Miniature portrait of Caleb Bates. On the reverse is a photograph of his granddaughter, Florence Montgomery Durrett (1863-1869), who died at the age of 6.

  • Stick pin or shawl pin. Worn by Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Hord Ingram (1832-1893), grandmother of Selena Pope Ingram McKinley who inherited the brooch.

  • Large jet cross with floral relief and linked chain. Worn by Elizabeth H. Bates Durrett (1831-1889), who lost one daughter, Florence Montgomery Durrett (1863-1869) at age six and a second daughter, Lily Bates Durrett (1859-1881) at the age of 21. Elizabeth also made a mourning quilt using material from her daughters' clothing. See also miniature of Lily.

  • Mourning Bracelet made of twisted gold wire, copper pearl, and hair of Priscillia Christian Bullitt (1770-1806). Less than 2" in diameter. Inscribed "PCB". Bracelets in memory of Alexander Scott Bullitt and his wife Pricilla Christian Bullitt, who settled 1200 acres known as Oxmoor, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

  • Mourning Bracelet made of twisted gold wire, copper pearl, and hair of Alexander Scott Bullitt (1761-1816). Less than 2" in diameter. Inscribed "ASB". Bracelets in memory of Alexander Scott Bullitt and his wife Pricilla Christian Bullitt, who settled 1200 acres known as Oxmoor, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

  • Locket made of jet or imitation jet that opens and has a tinted photograph of an unidentified young girl on side and a lock of hair on the other side.
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