1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

Abraham Lincoln pin

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 1 1/2 in x 1 1/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0492
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Circular pin features Abraham Lincoln on a gold ground. Lincoln is illustrated in color and is seen in frontal view. Print is present above and on the proper left and right of Lincoln's head. The print reads "Wanamaker Freedom Originator". The back features a metal needle used for pinning. Inserted paper has black print that reads "John Wanamaker New York, Philadelphia, Paris". Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum