Collection Highlights
"Columbia Demands Her Children"
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.30
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Campaign pin
Object Number:
480
Date:
1868
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 in. ( 3.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Metal campaign pin in the shape of an eagle holding the American flag; at the center of the flag is an oval frame holding a photograph of Horatio Seymour; reverse has three prongs holding photoghraph of Horatio Seymour.
Gallery Label:
Horatio Seymour (1778-1857) ran for the presidency in 1868 but was defeated by Ulysses S. Grant.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
