1. Material:
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Abraham Lincoln political button

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
1864
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 1 in x 1 1/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0279
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Rectangle brass campaign button features a centered tintype portrait of Abraham Lincoln who wears a dark jacket. The portrait is surrounded by a brass border that features a floral and leaf motif in each corner. The brass is folded over the portrait on the back of the button. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum