Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Republican County Committee's Captain Badge
Object Number:
INV.2315
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silk, metal, plastic, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 3 in. ( 13 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Republican County Committee's Captain badge; consists of rectangular ornate gilt metal and plastic pin-back badge bar inscribed in dark blue "CAPTAIN"; dark blue ribbon suspended below; ribbon bears image of eagle with inscription above printed in gold: "REPUBLICAN/COUNTY/COMMITTEE".
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
