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Lincoln League pin
- Creator:
- The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
- Location:
- Newark, New Jersey
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 3/4 in x 5/8 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0552
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Circular pin features Abraham Lincoln in black on a dark gold ground. Lincoln is shown in three quarter view. On the proper right, black print is present that reads "Lincoln" and on the proper left, black print reads "League". The back features inserted paper with print that reads "The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Buttons, Badges, Novelties, and Signs Newark, N.J.". There is also an insignia or emblem present with print in the interior. The font is is extremely small and hard to decipher. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
