The Style Blog: Lincoln overcoat


Posted at 06:30 PM ET, 01/18/2011

Lincoln's coat returns to Ford's Theatre
By Jacqueline Trescott
The original wool overcoat worn by President Lincoln the night of his assassination in 1865 will be placed back on display next month, Ford's Theatre announced. The historic artifact is rotated off exhibition every six months because of the delicate...

By Jacqueline Trescott  |  06:30 PM ET, 01/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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