Why didn't Mary visit the Holy Land?

[Donna McCreary]

From Dr. Wayne Temple's outstanding book here is a sketch of Mary's funeral. The artist is unknown. Robert Lincoln is sitting in front of the casket and on his left is his aunt, Frances (Todd) Wallace.

From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

This little known engraving is also featured on page 151 in the outstanding book Fashionable First Lady: The Victorian Wardrobe of Mary Lincoln. Frances Wallace was wearing mourning for her husband.

Just saying . . . .

Laurie, I believe white funerals were an expression of mourning in many areas. Queen Victoria had a white funeral, so it may have been more common than we realize.