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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Vulcain 'Cricket' Wrist Watch
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Vulcain 'Cricket' Wrist Watch

Artifact ID1971.4.11
Object Type Watch
Maker
Date ca. 1960
Medium Silver, Gold, Leather
DimensionsOverall H 8 1/4 in x W 1 1/2 in (21 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionVulcain wristwatch with brushed silver finish face, and gold case with stainless steel back. Face imprinted with "Vulcain Cricket" and Vulcain logo. "LBJ" cypher on left side of face. No numerals, black second hand, window for date, and small hand for alarm. Black leather band attached.
Historical NoteLike presidents Truman and Eisenhower before him, LBJ also owned a Vulcain Cricket that was personally given to him by the company. In a thank­you letter to Vulcain’s president, LBJ wrote “I value it highly and feel somewhat less than dressed without it.” In 1964 the President was photographed for the cover of Newsweek, and his Cricket was clearly visible.
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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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