New discoveries will be posted to this page as the investigation proceeds.

Infrared Cloak Panorama

The cloak has been photographed with infrared film, revealing concentrations of stains in three areas. Preliminary phenolphthalin swab tests in these areas indicate the likely presence of blood; confirmatory tests are pending. Spin the cloak 360 degrees for a virtual panorama of the stains.

Frock Coat attributed to Lincoln's Assassination

The Chicago Historical Society owns a frock coat that Abraham Lincoln purportedly wore to Ford's Theatre on the night he was assassinated. The coat was pulled from exhibition in the 1940s and labeled "unauthenticated." Is it a forgery or is it genuine?

Microscopic Examination

A microscopic examination of a dress fragment attributed to Clara Harris reveals original construction characteristics.

Libby Prison War Museum

Take a tour of Chicago's number one 1890 tourist attraction to discover why Charles Gunther collected Lincoln assassination relics.