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50th Anniversary of the Republican Party badge
- Creator:
- The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
- Location:
- New Jersey, Essex County, Newark
- Origin Date:
- 1904
- Materials:
- metal, plastic
- Measurements:
- overall: 3 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0656
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Round pin features a black and white portrait of Abraham Lincoln framed by an eagle and backed by a red, white, and blue American flag. A brown and green oak tree charm dangles by a ring from the bottom of the button. "50th Anniversary of the Republican Party; Born under the oaks at Jackson, Michigan; 1854--July 6--1904" is printed in white text. The maker's information is printed on the reverse of the button. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum