Campaign Paraphernalia

This class includes badges, tickets, posters and other artifacts linked to political campaigns.

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1864 Lincoln & Johnson Union Candidates Medal

William H. Key

The medal's obverse features a left-side profile image of Abraham Lincoln. At the reverse, a small profile of George Washington at the center of a five-point start is shown. Provenance note: Sold by Chuck Hand, Paris, Illinois. Original number: Lot 1, K-77.
Lincoln "Not One Cent For Slavery" Campaign Token

Scovill Manufacturing Company

The medal's front design features an image of the American bald eagle with shield. At the medal's reverse, two intersecting palm fronts and a six-point star appear amid a an antislavery motto. Provenance note: Sold by Chuck Hand, Paris, Illinois. Original number: Lot 1, K-56.
1860 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Medallion

The campaign medallion features the embossed right-side profile of Abraham Lincoln. At the medallion's reverse, the Great Seal of the United States is shown. The coin was sold by Chuck Hand (Paris, Illinois). Original number: Lot 1, K-16.
Abraham Lincoln 1860 Campaign Medal

The medal's obverse features a right-facing profile image of Abraham Lincoln. At its reverse, a laurel wreath surrounds text. The medal was sold by Chuck Hand (Paris, Illinois). Original number: Lot 1, K-34.
Lincoln the Rail Splitter Campaign Token

Ellis

At the token's obverse, a right-side profile image of Abraham Lincoln is depicted. The token's reverse features an image of Lincoln chopping wood. Another man sits on a log in front of him, and a log cabin is shown in the background. [Ref: Sullivan as AL 1860-41]. Provenance note: The token was sold by Chuck Hand (Paris, Illinois). Original number: Lot 1, K-38.
1860 Stephen A. Douglas and Herschel V. Johnson Ferrotype Badge

Scovill Manufacturing Company

The circular campaign badge features a ferrotype image of Stephen A. Douglas at its obverse. On the badge's reverse, a ferrotype image of Douglas's running mate, Herschel V. Johnson, appears. [Sullivan, SD 1860-37A].
Abraham Lincoln Our Policy 1860 Campaign Token

The medal's obverse features an embossed right-side profile image of Abraham Lincoln. On the medal's reverse, a quotation from Lincoln's Cooper Union Address appears. Provenance note: The medal was sold by Chuck Hand, Paris, Illinois. Original number: Lot 1, K-54.
1860 Abraham Lincoln Candidate for President Medal

The obverse of the medal features an embossed profile image of Abraham Lincoln with text. At the medal's back, an image of wreath surrounded by a circle of stars appears. [Ref: Sullivan 1860-41]. Note: The medal was sold by Chuck Hand (Paris, Illinois). Original number: Lot 1, K-48.
Abraham Lincoln Paper Lantern

The object is a paper lantern, which bears a portrait image of Abraham Lincoln and an image of an American bald eagle. It is made from paper, cardstock, and metal and features an accordion fold, which enables it to be stored flat. Its inside has a small metal candleholder, and a metal handle is attached to its top for carrying.
A Foe to Traitors 1864 Campaign Medal

The medal's obverse features a right-side profile image of Abraham Lincoln with text. At the medal's reverse, decorative text is surrounded by a circle of stars. [Ref: Sullivan AL 1864-8]. Provenance note: Sold by Chuck Hand, Paris, Illinois. Original number: Lot 1, K-180.
1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign banner from the City of Norwich, Connecticut

Small reproduction of the 1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign banner purchased and preserved by the city of Norwich, Connecticut, dedicated January 24, 1999. Depicts beardless A. Lincoln at center. Color design on red fabric, with gold fringe at bottom and hanging rod at top. Six in total. The red banner has gold colored yellow tassels at the bottom. There are gold colored stars circling the oval shaped portrait of Abraham Lincoln. There are also renderings of axes on the bottom left and right of the object.
1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign banner from the City of Norwich, Connecticut

Small reproduction of the 1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign banner purchased and preserved by the city of Norwich, Connecticut, dedicated January 24, 1999. Depicts beardless A. Lincoln at center. Color design on red fabric, with gold fringe at bottom and hanging rod at top. Six in total. The red banner has gold colored yellow tassels at the bottom. There are gold colored stars circling the oval shaped portrait of Abraham Lincoln. There are also renderings of axes on the bottom left and right of the object.
1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign banner from the City of Norwich, Connecticut

Small reproduction of the 1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign banner purchased and preserved by the city of Norwich, Connecticut, dedicated January 24, 1999. Depicts beardless A. Lincoln at center. Color design on red fabric, with gold fringe at bottom and hanging rod at top. Six in total. The red banner has gold colored yellow tassels at the bottom. There are gold colored stars circling the oval shaped portrait of Abraham Lincoln. There are also renderings of axes on the bottom left and right of the object.
1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign banner from the City of Norwich, Connecticut

Small reproduction of the 1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign banner purchased and preserved by the city of Norwich, Connecticut, dedicated January 24, 1999. Depicts beardless A. Lincoln at center. Color design on red fabric, with gold fringe at bottom and hanging rod at top. Six in total. The red banner has gold colored yellow tassels at the bottom. There are gold colored stars circling the oval shaped portrait of Abraham Lincoln. There are also renderings of axes on the bottom left and right of the object.
Lincoln & Hamlin Flag

Modern-era flag commemorating Lincoln and Hamlin's 1860 presidential campaign. The flag features hues of red, white, and blue. Much like the United States flag, it has thirteen red and white stripes and a blue field of white stars. A portrait image of Abraham Lincoln is printed in the blue field and surrounded by thirteen white stars. Black text appears on three of the white stripes below the blue field.
1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign banner from the City of Norwich, Connecticut

Small reproduction of the 1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign banner purchased and preserved by the city of Norwich, Connecticut, dedicated January 24, 1999. Depicts beardless A. Lincoln at center. Color design on red fabric, with gold fringe at bottom and hanging rod at top. Six in total. The red banner has gold colored yellow tassels at the bottom. There are gold colored stars circling the oval shaped portrait of Abraham Lincoln. There are also renderings of axes on the bottom left and right of the object.
1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign banner from the City of Norwich, Connecticut

Small reproduction of the 1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign banner purchased and preserved by the city of Norwich, Connecticut, dedicated January 24, 1999. Depicts beardless A. Lincoln at center. Color design on red fabric, with gold fringe at bottom and hanging rod at top. Six in total. The red banner has gold colored yellow tassels at the bottom. There are gold colored stars circling the oval shaped portrait of Abraham Lincoln. There are also renderings of axes on the bottom left and right of the object.
1860 John Breckinridge and Joseph Lane Ferrotype Badge

Scovill Manufacturing Company

The circular campaign badge features a ferrotype image of John Breckinridge at its obverse. On the badge's reverse, a ferrotype image of Breckinridge's running mate, Joseph Lane, appears. [REF: Sullivan, JCB 1860-26].
Honest Abe of the West Wide Awakes 1860 Presidential Election Medal

At the medal's obverse, a right-side profile image of Abraham Lincoln is depicted. At the medal's reverse, two rosettes are shown above and below the Wide Awakes text and are surrounded by a leafy wreath. The medal commemorates the Lincoln marching units - the Wide Awakes - a group which participated in marches and rallies in support of Lincoln during the 1860 Presidential Election. Provenance note: Sold by Chuck Hand, Paris, Illinois. Original number: Lot 1, K-71.
1864 Abraham Lincoln for President Medal

The medal's obverse features an embossed profile of Abraham Lincoln with text. At the medal's reverse, a seal featuring the letters "U S" encircled by Union flags with an eagle perched on top is shown. Provenance note: Sold by Chuck Hand, Paris, Illinois. Original number: Lot 1, K-80.
The Union Must and Shall be Preserved 1864 Medal

William H. Key

The medal's obverse features an embossed profile of Abraham Lincoln with text. At its reverse, a profile image of George Washington with flags in the foreground is depicted. Provenance note: Sold by Chuck Hand, Paris, Illinois. Original number: Lot 1, K-90.
Blue Linen Thirteen-Star Flag

The square flag features a navy blue background and off-white stars that have been stitched to the background. Several holes may be seen throughout the piece. Handle with care.
1864 Abraham Lincoln And Liberty Good For Another Heat Campaign Token

The medal's obverse features the left-side profile of Abraham Lincoln with text:. At the medal's reverse, an image of an ax splitting wood is shown. A small hole appears at the medal's top and is affixed with red ribbon. [Ref: ]. Provenance note: Sold by Chuck Hand, Paris, Illinois. Original number: Lot 1, K-107.
1864 Lincoln and Union Campaign Medal

The medal's obverse design features a right-side profile of Abraham Lincoln enclosed in a circle of stars. No image appears at the medal's reverse. The medal is enclosed in an acrylic coin box. Provenance note: Sold by Chuck Hand, Paris, Illinois, a part of Lot 2.
For President Abraham Lincoln / For Vice President Andrew Johnson Campaign Medal

The medal's obverse features a right-side profile of Abraham Lincoln. At the medal's reverse, a right-side profile of Andrew Johnson is depicted. [Ref. Sullivan AL 1864-68]. Provenance note: Sold by Chuck Hand, Paris, Illinois. Original number: Lot 1, K-226.