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Abraham Lincoln centennial pin
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 1 5/8 in x 1 1/4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0447
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Pin features Abraham Lincoln illustrated in color in frontal view with upper body included on a gold ground. Text in black arches over the top and sides of Lincoln and reads "Lincoln Centennial -1809-1909- City of Rochester". On the back, a metal needle used for pinning is attached and extends past the height of the button. Inserted paper with text is also present on the back and reads " ' With malice toward none; With charity for all.' - Abraham Lincoln". Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
