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Worn by (American, 1850 – 1936)
Related person (American, 1843 – 1901)

Bow

1895–1901
Silk
Overall: 7 in. × 5 3/8 in. (17.8 × 13.7 cm)
Gift of the Estate of Chester A. Smith
1973.22.2
This bow was worn by Congressman Cornelius Amory Pugsley at the funeral services of William McKinley (1843-1901), held on September 17, 1901 in Washington, D.C. President McKinley was shot by an anarchist on September 6 in Buffalo, New York, and died eight days later.
DescriptionBlack grosgrain double bow.
ClassificationsPERSONAL ACCESSORIES