Collection Highlights
Donner Lake From the Summit
1873
1909.16
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Campaign pin
Object name
Campaign pin
Date
1868
Medium
Metal, paper
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 in. ( 3.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Metal campaign pin in the shape of an eagle holding the American flag; at the center of the flag is an oval frame holding a photograph of Horatio Seymour; reverse has three prongs holding photoghraph of Horatio Seymour.
Object Number
480
Gallery Label
Horatio Seymour (1778-1857) ran for the presidency in 1868 but was defeated by Ulysses S. Grant.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
