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Lincoln Campaign Button
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1864
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 1 in x 1 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0383
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Round brass 1864 campaign ferrotype features a tintype of Abraham Lincoln who wears a dark jacket, bow tie, and white shirt. His name is printed above his head. "For President" is embossed around the frame as well as "1864" and two corn stalks. A tintype portrait of Andrew Johnson is on the reverse. His name is printed above his head. "For Vice President" is embossed around the frame along with "1864" and two plants. The top features a small, metal loop molded from the brass frame. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
