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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
