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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch

Artifact ID1971.4.7
Object Type Watch, Pocket
Date ca. 1920
Medium Platinum, Silver, Paper, Diamonds
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 11/16 in (4.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPlatinum-case Invicta pocket watch with an Art Deco-style face and raised patterns in center of face. The outer edge is set with small diamond chips.
Historical NoteThis pocket watch belonging to President Johnson likely dates to the 1920s.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by Lyndon Baines Johnson to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on December 23, 1971.
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 Made
Switzerland
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