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    Objects owned by or associated with Abraham Lincoln quickly became relics, reminding Americans of Lincoln's greatness and challenging them to keep his ideals alive. One of the Smithsonian Institution's most treasured icons is the top hat worn by Lincoln to Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination. The hat is displayed in the "Treasures of American History" exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum.

  • Top hat with aging fabric

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