1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

Abraham Lincoln pin

Creator:
The WmH. Hoegee Co.
Location:
unknown place made
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 1 1/8 in x 1 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0634
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Circular pin features Abraham Lincoln in three quarter view on a white ground. Lincoln is illustrated in black. The back features a single metal needle for pinning. There is also inserted paper in the back with print. Print appears on dark ground. In the center, there is an elongated ovular emblem or insignia. It is bisected by framed print that reads "Trades Council Union Label". Above and below, print is present in arched frames. Above, print reads "Allied Printing" and below reads "Los Angeles". Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum