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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Silver Disk Brooch
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Silver Disk Brooch

Artifact ID1970.24.285
Object Type Brooch
Date ca.1960
Date GiftedMarch 1964
Medium Silver
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBrooch. Textured silver disk with "LBJ Ranch" in bold relief script. Relief rim. Safety catch closure on back. Stamped on back: "Sterling", "EBH".
Historical NoteThis silver disk brooch was produced and sent to President Johnson in March 1965 by members of the St. Louis, Missouri business community. It was given by Joseph G. Werner, John F. Krey of Krey Packing Co., and August A. Busch III of Anheuser Busch Inc., all of St. Louis. A steel die to make more was also sent, but is not in LBJ Library collection.
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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • March 1964
Not on view
Place Described
LBJ Ranch
Place Made
St. Louis