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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Arrowhead Bolo Tie
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Arrowhead Bolo Tie

Artifact ID1973.10378.1
Object Type Necktie
Date 1200 AD
Date GiftedAugust 1965
Medium Stone, flint, silver & goatskin
DimensionsOverall H 20 1/4 in x W 2 1/4 in x D 1 1/2 in (51.4 cm x 5.7 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBolo tie with flint and silver slide. An Alibates flint harell point mounted on a polished Alibates flint base and set in sterling silver. Braided goatskin thongs with silver tips.
Historical NoteThe arrowhead bolo tie was given to President Johnson by an Amarillo, TX consituent in August 1965.
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, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
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.
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • August 1965
Not on view
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