For Immediate Release L
auren Beyea
January 9, 2009 202.434.9543/LBeyea@fords.org
FORD’S THEATRE SOCIETY COMMISSIONSANN HAND TO CREATELIMITED EDITION LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL PIN
Washington, D.C.—Ford’s Theatre Society has commissioned Ann Hand to create a limited edition pin tocommemorate the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth in 2009. The pin is inspired by the eagle and motto “OneCountry – One Destiny,” which was stitched into the overcoat Abraham Lincoln wore for his second Inauguration,and which he was wearing the evening he was assassinated. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this pin benefits the
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Campaign
for historic Ford’s Theatre.
About The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Pin
On the day of his second inauguration, President Abraham Lincoln wore a wool coat that had a one-of-a-kind, hand-stitched design of an eagle and the phrase “One Country, One Destiny” embroidered on the inner lining. It was thesame coat that Lincoln wore on the evening of April 14, 1865, when he was assassinated during a performance of
Our American Cousin
at Ford’s Theatre. Commissioned in honor of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth onFebruary 12 2009, The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial pin is inspired by the design from Lincoln’s coat. A baldeagle clutches a ribbon inscribed with the phrase that Lincoln carried with him as a reminder of his patriotic vision.The original coat is part of the Ford’s Theatre Museum collection.The Lincoln Bicentennial Pin, which is crafted in solid sterling silver with 18k gold overlay, is available for purchase through Ford’s Theatre Society by contacting
(
202) 434-9545 or membership@fords.org. The cost per pinis $250.The pin is also available to patrons who purchase
The Almost Lincoln Bedroom Package
at The Ritz-Carlton,Washington, D.C., available from January 1 through April 30, 2009. For more information on The Ritz-Carlton package, please contact (202) 835-0500 or visit
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/WashingtonDC.com
.
About Ann Hand
Ann Hand is the founder and owner of Ann Hand, LLC, one of the most distinctive and prominent jewelry designfirms in Washington, D.C. The wife of Lloyd Hand, an attorney and former United States Chief of Protocol, Ann isa long-time member of the Washington power structure. Her passion for American history has inspired an acclaimedcollection of majestic eagles, stately seals, flowing flags and Washington landmarks. Hand’s creations have beenchosen by The White House, Department of State and Department of Defense as diplomatic gifts for foreigndignitaries worldwide. Our nation’s most prominent women, including First Ladies, Cabinet Secretaries, Senators,Congresswomen and Ambassadors have worn her signature pin, The Liberty Eagle. Additionally, Hand has designedfor the Armed Services, the Naval Academy and West Point, and she designed the official pin worn by spouses of the U.S. House of Representatives. In recent years her collections have expanded to include a line of cufflinks,scarves, limited-edition enamel boxes and other unique gift items. Hand owns and operates two salons inGeorgetown.
Capital Campaign
The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Campaign
is a $50+ million capital campaign that will support the renovation of Ford’s Theatre and its museum as well as the building of the new Center for Education and Leadership, an educationcenter focused on the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. To date, the campaign has raised over $48 million.The Ford’s Theatre renovation and expansion project has been made possible primarily through donations from private sources—individuals, foundations and corporations—as well as $8.9 million in federal funding and a recent$10 million grant from the District of Columbia. As the lead corporate donor, ExxonMobil has awarded the
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