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HISTORIC CIVIL WAR; LINCOLNIANA COLLECTIBLEAuthentic 1865 ABRAHAM LINCOLN Petersen House Death Room Wallpaper Swatch - Piece of HistoryUp for sale is a genuine piece of American history: an authentic wallpaper fragment removed from the Petersen House back bedroom where President Abraham Lincoln passed away on April 15, 1865.LOT INCLUDES
Authentic 1865 Death Room Wallpaper Fragment: Intact physical parent sample displaying the original dark floral and column pattern.
NPS Reproduction Sample: Official physical restoration swatch provided by the National Park Service.
Photocopied Documentation Display Sheet: High-resolution printed reference sheet containing copies of the official 1980 NPS authentication letter, the Marsteller handwritten family lineage card, and the Petersen House reference literature.HISTORICAL BACKGROUND; PROVENANCE
In October 1980, architectural technicians at the National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region conducted a 7-hour water-soaking delamination test on samples submitted by the Marsteller family. The NPS verified that the bottom layer matched documented 1865 death-room wallpaper samples.Unlike trimmed micro-chips or thread-sized relics, this intact piece retains its clear visual pattern and structural design.SPECIFICATIONS; CONDITION
Original Fragment Size: ~0.75" - 1.0"
Pattern Visibility: Dark floral motifs and vertical column stripes clearly visible
Physical Condition: Excellent condition, safely preserved inside the bottom sleeve of the display sheetCOLLECTOR DISCLOSURE: The physical items included in this lot are the two wallpaper fragments housed in the lower sleeve. The surrounding 1980 NPS letter, handwritten lineage card, and green booklet cover are high-resolution reference photocopies printed on the display sheet for context, matching derivative sets sold by major sale houses.SHIPPING
Ships flat in a rigid, crush-proof mailer via USPS Priority Mail / Ground Advantage with full insurance and tracking.
