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Abraham Lincoln campaign button
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1860
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: x x 2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0234
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Round brass 1860 campaign ferrotype features a centered tintype portrait of Abraham Lincoln who is beardless and wears a dark jacket, bow tie, and white shirt. "Abraham Lincoln" and a six-pointed star are printed around Lincoln's head and shoulders. The portrait is set into a metal frame with embossed flowers. A metal ring is attached at the top. The reverse features a portrait of Hannibal Hamlin who wears a three-piece suit and bow tie. "Hannibal Hamlin" is printed around his head and shoulders. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
