Cloak story debatable Lincoln exhibit cloaked in theories

A blood-spattered cloak_allegedly worn by Abraham Lincoln's wifeon the night the president was shot_is the centerpiece of "Wet WithBlood," an all-day exhibit and symposium Saturday at the ChicagoHistorical Society.

Lincoln was shot on April 14, 135 years ago; he died the followingmorning. Lincoln artifacts will be displayed at the museum, and ateam of forensic experts, historians and scientists will detail itsinvestigation into the authenticity of the alleged Mary Todd Lincolncloak at a 2 p.m. discussion.

Did the cloak really belong to Mary Todd Lincoln? Is the blood onthe cloak really Lincoln's? History buffs will note that, on thatawful night at Ford's Theater in …