Mary Todd Lincoln's Strawberry Dress on Display

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May. 6, 2011 – May. 8, 2011

Mother's Day Weekend at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

 

Sitting for the famed photographer Mathew Brady in the spring of 1861, Mary Lincoln wore a new dress, what we now call ‘The Strawberry Dress.’ This is one of only two dresses of Mary Lincoln’s that remain today.

Paid museum admission is required.

 

Phone: (217) 558-8844

Web: http://www.presidentlincoln.org

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