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    Pair of cufflinks made of hair and gold. Collected by Robert Schmitt who was a jeweler for Drake Jewelry.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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."
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    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"
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    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.
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    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. "
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    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."
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    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!"
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    Silk ribbon memorializing the death of Zachary Taylor (1784-1850). "The nation mourns a patriot gone. Published at 302 Race St Bel., 9th."
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    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."
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    Gold oval pendant with twitted edge decoration and two locks of hair. Collected by Robert Schmitt who was a jeweler for Drake Jewelry.
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    Oval gold pendant with two out rings, one engraved and one twisted gold, containing two locks of hair. Collected by Robert Schmitt who was a jeweler for Drake Jewelry.
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    Lyre shaped pendant made of hair and gold. Collected by Robert Schmitt who was a jeweler for Drake Jewelry.
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    Gold ring wrapped in braided hair with the inscription "T Z" on the inside. Collected by Robert Schmitt who was a jeweler for Drake Jewelry.
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    Bracelet made of woven hair with a gold clasp of two embracing hands. Most likely received as a token of friendship or love. Collected by Robert Schmitt who was a jeweler for Drake Jewelry.
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    Small necklace made of intricately braided blonde and brown hair with gold end caps attached to a gold clasp. Collected by Robert Schmitt who was a jeweler for Drake Jewelry.
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    Necklace of intricately braided blonde and brown hair with gold end caps attached to a hexagonal clasp with a loop attached for a pendant. Collected by Robert Schmitt who was a jeweler for Drake Jewelry.
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    Necklace of intricately woven blond and brown hair fastened with gold clasp. Acorn pendant also made of hair with a gold tip. Collected by Robert Schmitt who was a jeweler for Drake Jewelry.
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    Braided brown hair tube that is expandable, attached to an octagonal gold fastener, which originally held a pendant or charm. Collected by Robert Schmitt who was a jeweler for Drake Jewelry.
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