1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

John Bell button

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
1860
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 1 3/4 in x 1 1/8 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0251
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Ovular John Bell 1860 presidential campaign button features a tintype portrait of Bell wearing a dark jacket, vest, bow tie, and white shirt. The portrait is surrounded by metal trim and has two holes pierced through the top and bottom. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum