The answer to this question provides insight into the broader context of 19th-century life and manufacturing processes. Abraham Lincoln's famous top hat does not have a specific size because hats during most of the 19th century were not made in standard sizes. In fact most clothing in pre-industrial America was custom-made for a particular individual, either at home or by a tailor or dressmaker.

This question is related to the previous one, because the main reason people wonder whether Lindbergh had been anti-Semitic has to do with something he said during an anti-war speech. I wondered about this conundrum too, when working on my book. However, when I studied the histories, I found that all the questionable moments in Lindbergh’s life were connected with something in Lincoln’s life, and apparently explained by those connections. See similar questions...

Charles Chiniquy claimed that the Jesuits killed Lincoln [Fifty Years in the Church of Rome, Charles Chiniquy. Grand Rapids : Baker Book House, 1968, first published 1886]. Eric Jon Phelps claimed that Jesuits directed the Illuminati to kill Lincoln. [Vatican Assassins : "Wounded in the House of My Friends . Halycon Unified Services, 2001.] See similar questions...

President Lincoln's letter to Mrs. Bixby, a mother who was believed to have lost five sons in the Civil War. I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. See similar questions...

From the North: Take Interstate 65 South to Exit 91 (Elizabethtown). Follow KY 61 (Lincoln Parkway) 13 miles south to the park, picnic entrance on left and main entrance on right. From the South: Take Interstate 65 North to Exit 81 (Sonora). Proceed east on KY 84 to KY 61. Turn right on KY 61, three miles to park; picnic entrance on left and main entrance on right. From Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek: Turn right onto US 31E. See similar questions...

A - Unlike American hat sizing, most sombreros are made with a tapered crown which will fit most adults. Some will wear them higher, some lower, but they fit most everyone up to size 7-1/2. A few of our high-end palm sombreros are made by head size and you can order the same as American hats. Please note: Our referenced retail prices are extracted from printed media or from recent website offerings elsewhere. See similar questions...

Well, nothing replaces a custom fitting by your local Milano Hat Company dealer. He or she will not only help you find the right size, but will also help you select the correct color, crown height, crown, brim width and flange to fit the shape of your face and body type. You can figure your hat size by measuring around your head with a cloth tape measure. See similar questions...

Lids.com™ reserves the right to decline an order containing vulgar, profane, or inappropriate material. We cannot produce any logo that is trademarked or under copyright. We will not produce items that include names, products, images, text/slogans, or designs without written permission from the owner. Due to licensing and copyright laws, Lids.com™reserves the right to limit certain customization requests. See similar questions...

Now, we know you care for your hat, and you know we care for your hat, but actions speak louder than words. Aside from petting, stroking, and cooing to your hat every few hours or so, here are a few things customers have done to make sure their hats know they care. You can wash your hats by placing them in the dishwasher using the Ball Cap Buddy for a full cycle. If you have a Lids or Hat World Perfect Curve you can use that while you wash to keep the curve on your bill. See similar questions...

In order to be a conscientious headwear consumer (okay, and to just understand what the heck you're buying here), you should bone up on your Lids and Hat World glossary terms. Better known as Anatomy of a Hat, this glossary will give you the rundown on all the parts that come together to form the perfect baseball hat, our most popular style. Also known as the visor or bill, the brim is your friend that protects your face from the sun. See similar questions...

The Lincoln Airport is in the northwest corner of the city and is clearly depicted on maps. From I-80 take Exit #399. The airport is open 24 hours a day, however, the individual airlines open and close in accordance with their flight schedules. Airline employees generally are available 60 minutes prior to their first flight of the day. Airlines close immediately after servicing their last flight of the day. See similar questions...

Yes, both long and short-term parking lots and a covered parking garage adjacent to the terminal are available. For parking rates and details see Parking & Transportation. All parking areas are a short walk directly across from the terminal. See similar questions...

If you are still in the terminal; request assistance from any Airport Redcoat Customer Service personnel or any Airport Police Officer. You may also contact the Airport Communications Center at #2480 from any Red Courtesy Phone. If you have already departed the airport, call the Lincoln Airport Authority at 1-402-458-2480. If you believe an item was left on the aircraft, you must contact the airline directly to resolve the problem. See similar questions...

Go to any Red Courtesy Phone to be connected with the Communications Center. A Customer Service Desk is also located next to the main entrance to the terminal. You may always request assistance from any Airport Red Coat Customer Service Representative, Airport Police Officer or you may speak to airline representatives at the airline counters. Any of these people will be happy to assist you. Also, be aware that the airport offers free use of luggage carts for our customers. See similar questions...

Typically there are several activities on-campus weekly taking place, so students often do not go to Lincoln on a regular basis. See similar questions...

According to our consortium partners, Addax and Sinopec, the Aban Abraham drillship is currently being refurbished and upgraded in Singapore. It is anticipated to undergo sea trials in January of 2008. We understand that it will initially be under contract with the Noble/Pioneer partnership and at the end of their contractual obligations will be transferred to the JDZ Block 2 and 4 operators ? Sinopec and Addax. See similar questions...

A lounge has been especially designed for the commuter population. Located on the lower level of the University Center, the lounge includes lunch space, a meeting area, and plenty of room for studying. Lockers to stow your books, bags, etc. are available in the Library. See similar questions...

Both the Qur’an and the Old Testament tell the story of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar. While some Jews and Christians are descended from Abraham and his wife Sarah through their son Isaac, certain Arab Muslims trace their lineage back to Ismail, Abraham’s first-born son by his Egyptian servant, Hagar. In a religious rather than genealogical sense, Muslims thus see themselves, as well as Jews and Christians, as “children of Abraham.” See similar questions...

Literally, it means something like the marriage veil. In another way, it is something more symbolic. In life one finds oneself wearing different hats for different occasions. American women wore many different hats during the 20th century -- the "housewife hat", the "wife and mother hat," the "working woman" hat, "the liberated woman hat," "the marriage hat" and so on. See similar questions...

We use only genuine embroidery. Our computerized embroidery machines create your custom design stitch by stitch. All of our embroidery is flat embroidery. See similar questions...