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Stephen A. Douglas Popular Sovereignty medal

Creator:
F. A. Jensch & R. A. Meyer
Location:
Illinois, Chicago
Origin Date:
1860
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 7/16 in diameter
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0863
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

This 24mm white metal 1860 presidential campaign medal features a left profile portrait of Stephen A. Douglas, Democratic party presidential candidate with the words "Stephen A. Douglas" above and the date1860 below. "Popular Sovereignty" follows the edge of the reverse with "National Union" and the engraver's information in the center. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum