Lincoln Campaign Flag, 1860-1865

Summary

This flag was handmade by Lucinda McGrath of Fayette County, Indiana. Her husband, John, carried it in parades supporting Republican candidates Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin in the 1860 presidential election. In 1865, McGrath--carrying this flag--led a group of mourners to meet Lincoln's funeral train as it passed through Indiana en route to its final stop in Springfield, Illinois.

This flag was handmade by Lucinda McGrath of Fayette County, Indiana. Her husband, John, carried it in parades supporting Republican candidates Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin in the 1860 presidential election. In 1865, McGrath--carrying this flag--led a group of mourners to meet Lincoln's funeral train as it passed through Indiana en route to its final stop in Springfield, Illinois.

Artifact

Flag

Date Made

1860

Subject Date

1860-1865

Creators

McGrath, Lucinda, 1842-1901 

Place of Creation

United States, Indiana, Connersville 

Creator Notes

Made by Mrs. John H. (Lucinda) McGrath of Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

41.133.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Kate McGrath.

Material

Cloth

Technique

Sewing (Needleworking technique)

Color

Blue
Red
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 154 in

Width: 65 in

Inscriptions

In blue field, where letters have been removed: LINCOLN AND HAMLIN

Letter regarding Lincoln Campaign Flag Donation, 1...

Details

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