Collection Highlights
Elisha Kent Kane, M.D. (1820-1857)
Date:
1858
Object Number:
1859.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
INV.3293
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
"GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC/1861*VETERAN*1866"
Description:
Metal circular lapel button. Image of two soldiers shaking hands over slaves freed from bondage. Text encircling image.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
