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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Indianhead Penny Tie Bar
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Indianhead Penny Tie Bar

Artifact ID1973.7731.1
Object Type Tack, Tie
Medium Copper and metal
DimensionsOverall H 3/4 in x W 7/8 in (1.9 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGold-tone tie tack set with 1902 Indianhead penny. Alligator clip back.
Historical NoteThis Indianhead penny tie bar was given to President Johnson by a constituent. The Indianhead penny was produced from 1859 to 1909. It was replaced by the familiar Lincoln penny.
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.
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