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?
A microscopic examination of a dress fragment attributed to Clara Harris reveals original construction characteristics.
Take a tour of Chicago's number one 1890 tourist attraction to discover why Charles Gunther collected Lincoln assassination relics.