"Do Unto Others" Benrus Wrist Watch
Artifact ID1971.4.8
Object Type
Watch
Maker
Benrus
Date
ca. 1960
Medium
Gold, Leather
DimensionsOverall H 10 in x W 1 5/8 in (25.4 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionBenrus men's wristwatch with a black face and gold hands in a 14k gold case. Written in gold on the face "Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You" "LBJ". Black alligator band, stamped on the inside "L 3/4" and "Dom-tanned Alligator" "Turned Edge".
Historical NoteThis watch was given to President Johnson as a Christmas present in 1967.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.
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Not on view
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