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Presidential Campaign Medallion, "Abraham Lincoln: Republican Candidate," 1860

1860

The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford
Dearborn, MI, United States

The possessor of this small token supported Abraham Lincoln for president in 1860. Trinkets, such as this one, reminded American citizens why they backed certain parties and candidates. This brass token portrays the Republican candidate on the front and the slogan "Liberty Union and Equality" on the back.

Details

  • Title: Presidential Campaign Medallion, "Abraham Lincoln: Republican Candidate," 1860
  • Date Created: 1860
  • Location: United States
  • Subject Keywords: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Presidential campaigns, Political campaigns, Presidential candidates, Medallions (Medals)
  • Type: Objects
  • Contributor: The Henry Ford
  • Original Source: Digital Collections
  • Object Name: Medallion (Medal)
  • Object ID: 72.31.397
  • Image ID: THF11640
  • Credit: From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

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