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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Silver Mace Tie Clip
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Silver Mace Tie Clip

Artifact ID1970.10.7
Object Type Clip, Tie
Date 1951
Medium Metal
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/4 in x W 3/4 in (8.3 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSilver-tone tie clip in the shape of the silver ceremonial mace. Simple bar backing.
Historical NoteThis mace tie clap was presented to LBJ during a visit to Norfolk, Virginia during his vice-presidency. The pin is a copy of the mace that was presented to the Norfolk Common Council by Royal Lt. Governor Robert Dinwiddie in 1754.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by Lyndon Baines Johnson to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on December 31, 1970.
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 StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright 1951, Norfolk, VA Chamber of Commerce. The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.

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Not on view
Place Gifted
Norfolk
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