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Abraham Lincoln political button

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
1864
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 1 1/4 in x 1 1/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0277
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Round brass campaign button features a centered portrait of Abraham Lincoln who wears a dark jacket. The portrait is surrounded by a brass border in a braided pattern. The portrait is also covered with plastic. On the back of the button, there are two brass clasps that are folded around the portrait. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum