Plain black silk shawl. Tassels around hem. Worn by Mrs. Ezra French to Lincoln's inauguration. The Frenches lived on Elm Street in Damariscotta and Ezra French was a secretary in Lincoln's cabinet.
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Shawl
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Material
Silk
Color
Black
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1840 - circa 1860
Time Period
Mid 19th Century
Place
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Notes
Was worn to Lincoln's inauguration, so must have been made previous to 1861.
