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Edward Everett button

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
1860
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: x x 1 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0249
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Round Edward Everett button features a centered tintype portrait of Everett wearing a dark jacket, bow tie, and white shirt. His name is printed above his head. "The Constitution and the Laws" and stars are embossed around the portrait. The reverse features an identical portrait of Everett. "Union of the States, 1860" and rose stems are embossed around the portrait. A white label with "149" is adhered over the image. A small hole is pierced through the top of the frame. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum