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[Abraham Lincoln Assassination] Laura Keene Dress Relic. 1.625" x 0.5" snippet of the dress worn by Laura Keene on the night of the assassination. A celebrated actress, she was the manager of the troupe that performed "Our American Cousin" on that fateful night. When the shot rang out, she made her way to the Presidential Box and cradled the wounded President's head in her lap while awaiting medical assistance. Purchased from The Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. From The Collection of Dr. Blaine Houmes

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Auction Dates
February, 2022
12th-13th Saturday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 42
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Sold on Feb 13, 2022 for: $37,500.00
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