Red wool jacket with black trim

Red wool jacket with black trim

Titles: Red wool jacket with black trim (Supplied title)

Description: Short red wool jacket with wide sleeves and black silk bias trim. The jacket was worn by Marion Ramsey when she met President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Marion was ten years old when she traveled to Washington with her family after her father Alexander Ramsey was elected to the United States Senate. On a reception day at the White House, Marion and a friend were introduced to the President.

Dates

  • 1863 (Use)

Creation

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 1988.155.740

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 24 inches length (at back)

Subjects

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Red wool jacket with black trim
Red wool jacket with black trim