Abraham Lincoln Campaign Hat, 1860
THF345128 / Abraham Lincoln Campaign Hat, 1860
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Artifact Overview
By 1860, Abraham Lincoln was a rising star (a "coming man") in the Republican Party and American politics. Lincoln backers may have donned top hats like this one -- symbolic of the Illinois politician -- during campaign rallies for his Party's nomination or Presidential run. His supporters would not be disappointed; Lincoln became the 16th President.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Top hat
Date Made
1860
Subject Date
1860
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.306
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silk (Textile)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black (Color)
Tan (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 7.5 in
Height: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
Inside:
BOYD & CO./150 & 152/COMMERCIAL ST.
hat band:
THE COMING MAN
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