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Fremont Lincoln Hoover Veteran Club ribbon
- Creator:
- Philadelphia Badge Co.
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia
- Origin Date:
- 1928
- Materials:
- cloth, metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 7 in x 2 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0571
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
White celluloid button with image printed in black and an attached white silk ribbon with text stamped in dark blue ink and a notched bottom edge. The button features three ovular or round portraits of John C. Fremont, President Abraham Lincoln, and President Herbert Hoover. The white ribbon features the following text: "1856-1928, Fremont Lincoln Hoover Veteran Club, Lancaster County, Pa." A white paper maker's label is tucked inside the back of the button. A straight pin attached to the reverse secures the button to clothing. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
