1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

Abraham Lincoln pin

Creator:
Bastian Bros. Co.
Location:
New York, Rochester
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 1 in x 7/8 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0469
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 in frontal view on a gold ground. Lincoln extends the entire height of the pin. Lincoln also appears in color and is very life-like. The back features a metal needle used for pinning. The back also has an inserted piece of paper with blue print. In the center of this arched print appears an emblem or insignia. There is a double frame or border that takes an ovular shape. Within this border appears dark blue print on a white ground. The upper border reads " S A N ..(indecipherable)" and the lower border is also indecipherable. Dissecting this border appears enclosed white print on a dark blue ground that reads "L I P & B A". There is also dark blue print above this emblem or insignia. The print is arranged in an arching format. Above the print reads "Bastian Bros. Co. Mfr's of Ribbon, Metal" and below print reads "and Celluloid Novelties. Rochester, N.Y." Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum