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John Bell button
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1860
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: x x 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0248
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Round John Bell button features a centered tintype portrait of Bell wearing a dark jacket, bow tie, and white shirt. The portrait is surrounded by embossed braid trim, stars, and "1860." The reverse features a tintype portrait of Edward Everett wearing similar dress. "Bell and Everett" is embossed around the portrait. A small hole is pierced through the top of the frame. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum