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Lincoln Birthplace pin

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown place made
Origin Date:
1920-1940
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 1 1/2 in x 1 1/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0678
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Circular pin features a color illustration of the birthplace cabin of Abraham Lincoln. The scene includes a surrounding split rail fence in an outdoor environment with trees. Above the cabin, there is text in black ink reading "Lincoln's Birthplace, Hodgenville, KY." The back features a single metal needle used for pinning. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum