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Abraham Lincoln pin

Creator:
U.S. Horse Radish Co.
Location:
Saginaw, Michigan
Origin Date:
1896
Materials:
cloth, metal
Measurements:
overall: 2 7/8 in x 1 1/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0494
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Circular pin features President Abraham Lincoln on a dull gold ground. Lincoln is illustrated in color and is seen in frontal view. Attached to the Lincoln pin is a ribbon of the flag of the United States of America. Attached to the ribbon itself is a smaller pin. This circular pin features a blue elephant on a white ground with white print in its interior. The white print reads "G.O.P.". Beneath the blue elephant arching gold print reads "Good As Gold" which is one of the slogans used by William McKinley in his 1896 presidential campaign. The back features a metal needle used for pinning. Inserted paper with red print reads "Compliments of U.S. Horse Radish Co. Producers of 'As You Like It' (in cursive and underlined) Food Products Saginaw, Mich. U.S.A.". Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum