Lot #27

Lincoln Assassination: Ford's Theatre Lace and Wallpaper from the President's Box

Description

Lace and wallpaper remnants from Box 7 of Ford’s Theatre—rare artifactual ‘witnesses’ to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln

Historic pairing of relics deriving from Box 7 at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., the private viewing box where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on the night of April 14, 1865, while attending the play Our American Cousin. The rare artifacts include a large off-white 4˝ x 8˝ section of the Nottingham lace curtain that hung from either end of the Box 7 opening; and a faded 2.75˝ x 4.25˝ swatch of the maroon vine-pattern wallpaper that adorned the box's walls. In overall fine condition. A rare set of two artifactual 'witnesses' to President Abraham Lincoln's assassination.

From the collection of esteemed Lincoln author, collector, and Columbia University urologist Dr. John K. Lattimer.




The Collection of Dr. Joseph Matheu.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Ft. Rev/Civil War, and The Collection of Dr. Joseph Matheu Part 1
• Dates: #721 - Ended 07/09/2025