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Abraham Lincoln pin
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1959-1963
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 3 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0443
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Circular pin features a frontal view of President Abraham Lincoln from a photograph taken of him on November 8, 1863, in Washington, D. C.. The "Gettysburg photograph" of Lincoln is printed in black which contrasts with the white ground. The back features a safety pin closure mechanism used for pinning. The back is exposed metal without any coloring. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
