Lincoln & Hamlin Flag
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Description
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.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
n.d.
Measurement
59 1/2 X 33 1/2 inches
Materials and Techniques Display
textile materials
Inscription
on white stripes below image: LINCOLN / & HAMLIN.
Subjects
Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Presidents--United States--Election--1860
Work Type
flag
Class
campaign paraphernalia
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
8209
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.