Mary Lincoln's Fashions

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I agree with Eva that the dress purported to be still in existence and shown in the Railsplitter is not Mrs. Lincoln's. I think it was a knock-off from a later designer, or even a stage dress in some production. The dress is too large - and take into consideration that, if worn by Mrs. Lincoln, it went over a corset, which would have made her waist even tinier.

I can't open the link with the mourning jewelry, but that doesn't look right either - especially the size of the earrings. And, I would love to know what type of backing they have 'cause they sure look like it would be posts (which did not come along until the 20th century).