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Abraham Lincoln 1864 Campaign Button

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
1864
Materials:
cloth, metal
Measurements:
1" diameter
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0269
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Brass 1864 campaign pinback button is shaped as a five-pointed star and features a centered tintype portrait of President Abraham Lincoln who wears a dark jacket and bow tie. Above the subject's head is "A. Lincoln, 1864." A pin is attached to the top back of the button. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum