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Abraham Lincoln button
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1860
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 5/8 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0289
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Round Abraham Lincoln button features a centered tintype portrait of Lincoln, beardless and wearing a dark jacket, bow tie, and white shirt. The portrait is surrounded by embossed braid trim, "Lincoln & Hamlin," and stars. The reverse features a tintype portrait of Hannibal Hamlin wearing similar dress. "1860" and stars are embossed around the portrait. A small hole is pierced through the top of the frame. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
