Collection Highlights
The Funeral of Ulysses Grant
Date:
1885
Object Number:
PR.020.98.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Scarf:
Object Number:
1955.14
Date:
1936
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 1/2 x 19 in. ( 49.5 x 48.3 cm )
Marks:
printed: center: "Farewell/ At long last I am able to say a few words of my own. I have never/ wanted to withhold anything but until now it has not been constitutionally/ possible for me to speak./ A few hours ago I discharged my last duty as King and Emp
Description:
Silk printed kerchief with the "Farewell Address" of King Edward VIII in the center, printed in blue ink on a white ground; red border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edward Puttedge
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
