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Abraham Lincoln Campaign pin
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1864
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- .75" Diameter
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0271
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Round brass campaign stickpin features a centered tintype portrait of Abraham Lincoln who wears a dark jacket and bow tie. The portrait is surrounded by a brass border that features thirty two stars. Also "2. 1861" is written within the border. The button also contains a pin bottom and a hole pierced in the top. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
