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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
LBJ Portrait Pendant
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

LBJ Portrait Pendant

Artifact ID1973.8739.1
Object Type Pendant
Maker ()
Date ca.1960
Medium Silver
DimensionsOverall Diam 3/4 in x L 18 in (1.9 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPendant. Relief LBJ head with "Lyndon Johnson" around edge. Loop and ring at the top with a fine silver chain with spring clasp. Back stamped: "MACO", "N.Y.", "Sterling".
Historical NoteThis LBJ portrait pendant was one of President Johnson’s “giveaway” items. When he became President, Johnson ordered a variety of objects to present to visitors and special quests. He kept a selection of appropriate gifts in a special “giveaway” drawer in his desk in the Oval Office.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by Lyndon Baines Johnson to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on April 30, 1973.
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-official-presidential-material]]
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Made
New York
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