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23 mm Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. celluloid pinback button

Creator:
Colso Novelty Co.
Location:
Ohio, Columbus
Origin Date:
1904
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 7/8 in diameter
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0828
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

This commemorative celluloid pinback button features a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln done from a photograph taken of him on February 9, 1864, in Washington, D. C. The portrait is printed in black ink with "Lincoln National Life Insurance Co." printed in red ink above along the edge and "Fort Wayne, Ind" printed in red ink below along the bottom edge. "Pat'd, 1902; Pat'd 1904, Colso Novelty Co., 696 N. High Street, Columbus, O" is printed in blue ink on a paper insert on the reverse. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum