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50th Anniversary of the Republican Party badge

Creator:
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Location:
New Jersey, Essex County, Newark
Origin Date:
1904
Materials:
metal, plastic
Measurements:
overall: 3 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0656
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Round pin features a black and white portrait of Abraham Lincoln framed by an eagle and backed by a red, white, and blue American flag. A brown and green oak tree charm dangles by a ring from the bottom of the button. "50th Anniversary of the Republican Party; Born under the oaks at Jackson, Michigan; 1854--July 6--1904" is printed in white text. The maker's information is printed on the reverse of the button. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum