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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Diamond Stickpin
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Diamond Stickpin

Artifact ID1966.26.2
Object Type Stickpin
Gifter
White House visitJuly 21, 1966
Medium Diamond and gold
DimensionsOverall H 11/16 in x W 3/8 in (1.7 cm x 1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTwisted yellow gold stickpin with single round brilliant-cut diamond in white oxidized six-prong Tiffany mounting. The diamond is shallow with slight brown cast.
Historical NoteThis stickpin was given to President Lyndon B. Johnson by His Excellency Forbes Burnham, Prime Minister of Guyana on July 21-22, 1966 during an informal visit to the White House.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from a foreign official to President Lyndon B. Johnson during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives on January 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 189698376)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • July 21, 1966
Not on view
Place Gifted
Guyana