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Lincoln and Hamlin campaign ribbon
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1860-1864
- Materials:
- cloth
- Measurements:
- overall: 7 in x 2 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0182
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Light blue silk ribbon with navy-blue stamped text and images. The text near the top edge of the ribbon reads, "Republican Candidates." Directly below is an image of the U.S. flag with a sash that reads "Lincoln & Hamlin." An image of Lincoln in a suit and tie is stamped below the U.S. flag. More text is found near the bottom edge of the ribbon that reads, "For President: Abram Lincoln. For Vice-President: Hannibal Hamlin." Both top and bottom edges are frayed. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
