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Medal, Political

Object Name:
Medal, Political
Object ID:
2007.012.029
Date:
1860
Description:
Presidential campaign medalet, Stephen A. Douglas and Herschel V. Johnson, 1860. Brass, with a ferrotype on each face. Round coin-shaped body with smooth rim. Obverse: raised lettering, "STEPHEN. A. DOUGLAS / 1860" around ferrotype of Douglas. Reverse: raised lettering, "HERSCHEL. V. JOHNSON. / 1860" around ferrotype of Johnson. Hole at top.
Material:
Metal
Brass
Iron
Dimensions:
D-0.1 Dia-1 inches
Provenance:
Donated to the New Hampshire Historical Society by Stanley Hamel, Feb 16, 2007.
Credit Line:
Gift of Stanley A. Hamel
People:
Hamel, Stanley A. (1927-2012), Douglas, Stephen A. (1813-1861), Johnson, Herschel V. (1812-1880)
Subjects:
Political candidates, Political elections, Politicians, Politics & government, Presidential candidates, Presidential elections
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