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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Fern Leaf Brooch
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Fern Leaf Brooch

Artifact ID1973.7622.1
Object Type Brooch
Gifter
Date ca.1960
Date GiftedJune 30, 1971
Medium Gold
DimensionsOverall H 1 1/8 in x W 2 3/4 in (2.9 cm x 7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBrooch. Gold-dipped preserved fern leaf. Hinged pin with safety catch.
Historical NoteThis gold fern leaf brooch was made in Hawaii and given to Lady Bird Johnson in June 1971. This piece of “floral jewelry” was made from a real plant picked in a Hawaiian garden and dipped in 24 karat gold.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
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)
Historical Dates
  • June 30, 1971
Not on view
Place of Credit
Hawaii