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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Jade Cuff Links
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Jade Cuff Links

Artifact ID1968.45.12
Object Type Link, Cuff
Gifter
Date 1968
Date GiftedOctober 9, 1968
Medium Gold (9K) and jade
DimensionsOverall H 5/8 in x W 11/16 in (1.6 cm x 1.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionYellow gold cufflinks set with a rectangular flat nephrite jade stone on each. Back of mounting stamped "9C."
Historical NoteThese cuff links were given to President Johnson by the Right Honorable Keith J. Holyoake, Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Mrs. Holyoake during a head of state visit to Washington, D.C. on October 9 - 10, 1968.
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
  • October 9, 1968
Not on view
Place Gifted
New Zealand
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