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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