The alternate evening bodice with black and white lace-adorned sleeves and exposed neckline.

This mosaic quilt is attributed to Elizabeth Keckly and was made between 1862 – 1880. This quilt style was popular during the Civil War period. It’s composed of scrap silks that have been embroidered and appliqued, some possibly left-over scraps from Mrs. Lincoln’s dresses.

These men’s stars and stripes boudoir slippers are attributed to Elizabeth Keckly. These were likely commissioned in 1865 by Mrs. Gideon Welles as a gift for her husband, Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy under President Lincoln. The body of the shoes is composed of red and white crochet stripes with a navy band and scattered white stars across the vamp. They contain a flat, leather sole and are edged in a twisted blue and red cord.

This three-piece day dress has an accompanying cape made from green and white plaid wool. The ensemble also has black wool-covered buttons and black, wool braid edging. This ensemble was created around 1862 and has been attributed to Keckly, as it matches her design aesthetics of the time.