February 23rd, 2012
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2012
Portion of the flag that adorned the interior of Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train car during its stop at Indianapolis on April 30, 1865. The silk remnants are blue, red and beige. Below the flag remnants is a copy photo of the funeral train and a description of the the remnant’s origin. On the back of the frame is a more detailed description of the origin. This flag was one of the locally made flags used when Lincoln's funeral train visited Indianapolis, Indiana. Hung on one of the funeral railcars as residents paid their respects to Lincoln on April 30, 1865. The flag was given to the G. James McQuillen family following the train's departure. As these silk flags have deteriorated over the years, remnants like this are the only existing examples of what any of these flags looked like. Accompanied by a history of the flag. Formerly in the collection of Steven D. Stevens of Indiana. Presented in modern frame, 13-1/2’ x 16-1/2,” VG.
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