Lincoln Wallet
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08-09-2014, 11:47 PM
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Lincoln Wallet
Recently, I talked with a leather company of the possibility of a replica of Lincoln's Wallet (the original in the Library of Congress). I was wondering if anyone knows the actual size and measurements of the wallet. A replica of Lincoln's Wallet, along with the upcoming replica of Lincoln's Pocket Knife would make fine items for the Lincoln collector or Lincoln Presenter.
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08-10-2014, 01:44 PM
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
That's a great idea. I hope it gets acted on. I did order the knife but haven't gotten it yet.
Bill Nash |
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08-10-2014, 02:06 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-10-2014 02:30 PM by Eva Elisabeth.)
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
Hi Bill, please excuse that I'm so curious (no need to reply) - you seem to have quite a collection, what is your craziest item? And which do you like best (and why)?
Anyone else's "report" is appreciated, too! |
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08-10-2014, 02:52 PM
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
Eva: hmm... I'll have to think about that one! I do have a large collection. Half of my house on the first floor is the "Lincoln room." Sometimes I refer to it as my home Lincoln museum.
Bill Nash |
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08-13-2014, 08:56 AM
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
Was the Confederate five dollar found Lincoln was carrying actually in his wallet?
Bill Nash |
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08-13-2014, 03:35 PM
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
Bill, according to the information I have, the wallet contained a Confederate 5 dollar bill and 8 or 9 old newspaper clippings. I have seen sources that say 8 and others say 9. I do not know which number is correct.
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08-13-2014, 04:10 PM
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
Thank you Roger. I didn't know if the paper money was actually in his wallet or found in one of his coat pockets.
Bill Nash |
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08-13-2014, 08:14 PM
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
I think the Confederate $5 bill was found on Lincoln's person.Thus-I have added a $5 Confederate[Richmond,Va] to my collection.
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08-14-2014, 05:21 AM
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
Has anyone ever found how Lincoln acquired the Confederate $5 bill?
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08-14-2014, 08:44 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-14-2014 08:46 AM by HerbS.)
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
Yes,Lincoln got the Confederate $5 Dollar Bill in Richmond with Grant when the war ended.
The Confederate $5 bill is worth about $50-today! |
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08-27-2014, 11:57 PM
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
According to the Library of congress, the size of Lincoln's Wallet is: 3-3/4 inches high, opens out to 6-15/16 inches wide, and folds twice to the width of 2-1/4 inches. The size of Lincoln's $5.00 Confederate Bill is 7-1/8 inches wide, and 3 inches high.
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08-31-2014, 07:12 AM
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
From the pictures of the Confederate bill- it didnt appear to have been folded. I wonder if dicuments state it was actually in the wallet itself.
Bill Nash |
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08-31-2014, 07:31 AM
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
The $5.could have been in Lincoln's pocket.but,it was on him that terrible night.
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08-31-2014, 10:43 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-31-2014 01:34 PM by LincolnMan.)
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
That's for sure Herb. I own two Confederate bills of that type. They seem very thin compared to our notes. It would be easy when folding them to leave creases.
Bill Nash |
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08-31-2014, 11:49 AM
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RE: Lincoln Wallet
I have two also and I agree with you 100%.
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