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Abraham Lincoln pin
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 7/8 in x 7/8 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0495
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Circular pin features an illustration of President Abraham Lincoln in blue ink in the center on a white ground. Above Lincoln there is an arching pattern of white five point stars on a dark blue ground. "Abraham Lincoln" is printed in blue ink below the image. Below the name there is an arching pattern of red and white stripes. On either side of the image the dates 1861 and 1865 are printed in blue ink. The back features a metal needle used for pinning. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum