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Abraham Lincoln campaign button
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1864
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 1 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0283
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Round brass campaign button features a centered tintype portrait of Abraham Lincoln on one side and the incorrect running mate Herschel V. Johnson on the reverse side. Lincoln wears a dark jacket and a bow tie and above his portrait are the words "A. Lincoln, 1864." Herschel Johnson also wears a dark jacket and bow tie and above his portrait are the words "Herschel V. Johnson." A red velvet border encircles the button. Lincoln's actual running mate in 1864 was Andrew Johnson. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
