1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

Railsplitter pin

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 1 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0556
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 profile within an enclosed frame. Lincoln is illustrated in gold and brown on a brown ground. The frame includes gold print on the top and bottom that reads "Lincoln Railsplitter". Between the print on the proper left and proper right sides, there is floral ornamentation. The back features a safety pin mechanism for pinning. Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum