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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Coral Flower Brooch
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Coral Flower Brooch

Artifact ID1970.24.114
Object Type Brooch
Date ca.1960
Date Gifted1968
Medium Gold, coral
DimensionsOverall H 3/4 in x W 2 in (1.9 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBrooch. Carved coral flower mounted on two narrow curved gold bars joined at both ends. A pin with safety catch is attached on the back.
Historical NoteThis coral flower brooch was given to Lady Bird Johnson during her trip to the China Pavilion 1968 World’s Fair. San Antonio, Texas hosted the fair that year, dubbing it the HemisFair ’68. The theme of the fair was “The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas.”
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 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)
Historical Dates
  • 1968
Not on view
Place Gifted
San Antonio
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