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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Gold and Sapphire Branch Earrings
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Gold and Sapphire Branch Earrings

Artifact ID1970.24.131
Object Type Earring
Date ca. 1960
Medium Gold, sapphire
DimensionsOverall H 1 in x W 3/4 in (2.5 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionEarrings in the form of textured gold branches with 4 black star sapphires attached to each. Clip backs.
Historical NoteThese earrings, along with and a matching brooch and ring, was found in a drawer of the Oval Room of the White House in December 1968. They were likely made in Thailand.
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 Series[[missing key: artifacts.series.link-first-family-personal-material]]
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Gifted
Thailand