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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Wristwatch

Artifact ID1970.24.112
Object Type Watch
Medium Silver, Gold, Leather
DimensionsOverall H 9 1/4 in x W 1 3/8 in (23.5 cm x 3.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWristwatch. Brushed silver face w/ gold numerals, calendar window & second hand. Gold case engraved on back: "(LBJ) Jan 14, 1964 from the two-boy tennis teams of 30 nations." Black reptile band w/ gold tone buckle. Appears to have been worn by LBJ.
Historical NoteThis watch was given to President Johnson in the White House during a meeting with tennis players from 30 different nations. The athletes were in the United States for the Orange Bowl Championship in Florida.
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 LBJ Presidential Library 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)
Not on view
Subjects
Tennis