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Abraham Lincoln campaign button
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1864
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 3/4 in x 3/4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0379
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Round brass campaign button features a tintype portrait of Abraham Lincoln who wears a dark jacket, bow tie, and white shirt. His name is printed above his head. Thirteen stars and "Union & Laws" are embossed around the frame. A tintype of Andrew Johnson is on the reverse with his name printed above his head. Thirteen stars, "PT APR. 2 1861" are embossed around the frame. The top is pierced with a hole. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
