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Lincoln, Hamlin and Liberty campaign ribbon

Creator:
Leary & Brown
Location:
unknown place made
Origin Date:
1859-1860
Materials:
cloth
Measurements:
overall: 6 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0195
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Light blue silk political ribbon with circular portraits of 1860 Presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln and Vice-Presidential candidate Hannibal Hamlin stamped in black ink against a group of American flags. "Lincoln, Hamlin, and Liberty" is printed in black across the top. "Protection to American Industry" and the maker's name are printed across the bottom. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum