Lincoln embalming

[Joe Di Cola]

(05-16-2013 06:19 PM)LincolnMan Wrote:  Wow, what an informative and interesting answer. I'm also assuming that because he is in an air-tight coffin (is that true?)-which is encased in cement that decay would be further delayed?

Bill,

I think I read somewhere that the lead lining used in Lincoln's coffin (that had to be cut through and then re-welded by plaumber, Leon Hopkins) gives off a gas that also contributes to the preservation of the body.

Joe