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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