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George McClellan Campaign Button
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1864
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- .75" Diameter
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0299
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Round brass1864 campaign ferrotype features a centered tintype portrait of George B. McClellan who wears a Union Civil War uniform. The portrait is surrounded by raised braided trim. The subject's name is printed above his head. Around the portrait is "Union Constitution Law & Flag". The reverse side features a tintype portrait of George H. Pendleton. The portrait is also surrounded by raised braided trim. The subject's name is printed above his head. Around the portrait is "PT APR" followed by six stars and then "2, 1861" followed by six more stars. The top is pierced with a hole. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
