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assassinated American presidents commemorative button

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
1901-1911
Materials:
cloth, plastic
Measurements:
overall: 4 1/2 in x 4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0080
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Commemorative ribbon features three black celluloid buttons printed with portraits of three assassinated American presidents, Abraham Lincoln (proper right), James Garfield (proper left), and William McKinley (center). The button is mounted on a ribbons made from black silk and red, white, and blue striped grosgrain. For more information on commemorative celluloid buttons, see "Lincoln Lore" number 1613, July 1972, page 3. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum