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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Opal Ram Sculpture
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Opal Ram Sculpture

Artifact ID1970.5.76
Object Type Sculpture
Medium Opal
DimensionsOverall H 2 1/8 in x W 3 1/8 in x D 1 1/8 in (5.4 cm x 7.9 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOpal sculpture of a ram.
Historical NoteThis opal ram was a gift from the Engelhard family. Charles W. Engelhard Sr. founded the Engelhard mining company in 1902. His son, Charles W. Engelhard Jr. grew the company and befriended politicians such as Lyndon Johnson. The sculpture was purchased in Australia, which is the world's largest opal producer.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by Lyndon Baines Johnson to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on December 31, 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Sheep
Place Made
Australia
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