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Contents of Lincoln's Pockets Collection, Lens Polisher

Ford's Theatre
Washington, D.C., United States

This chamois eyeglass lens cleaner was among the contents of Abraham Lincoln’s pockets when he was assassinated on April 14, 1865.

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Title: Contents of Lincoln's Pockets Collection, Lens Polisher
Original Source: Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana

Ford's Theatre

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