1860 Stephen Douglas - Herschel Johnson Ferrotype Campaign Button

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EP4007
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$145.00
Stephen Douglas and Herschel Johnson 1860 Campaign Ferrotype brass raised Campaign Button. Made for the Presidential and Vice Presidential Campaign of 1860. The front has a photo of Stephen Douglas, and the words Stephen Douglas 1860 around the rim. On the reverse of the ferrotype is Vice Presidential candidate Herschel Johnson who was Douglas's running mate. Comes with our 100% guarantee of authenticity. Original.
Historical Notes
The presidential election of 1860 set the stage for the Civil War after the election of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin.
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Price$145.00
Conditionused
Product ConditionBrass holder in very good condition, holed at the top as issued for hanging, Douglas photo is clear, a bit dark and the emulsion has the typical crazing, Johnson's photo is very dark difficult too see details
Size1" Diameter