Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
INV.2760a
Date:
1912
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Gold tone circular button with raised image of moose. Inscribed: "FOUNDER". used by members of Bull Moose political party.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
