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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Pearl and Turquoise Chain Bracelet
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Pearl and Turquoise Chain Bracelet

Artifact ID1966.28.2 (B)
Object Type Bracelet
Gifter
Date ca.1960
White House visitAugust 2, 1966
Medium Silver, turquoise, pearls
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/4 in x W 1 3/4 in (18.4 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBracelet. Five parallel rows of linked silver disks with pearls and turquoise. The center row has alternating small mounted pearls (6), cabochon turquoise (7) and silver wire rosettes (12). 25 filigree teardrop dangles are across the bottom. Slide bar closure. No markings. Part of a set (1966.28.2 A-B). Presented during official informal WH visit August 2, 1966.
Historical NoteThis pearl and turquoise chain bracelet was given to Lady Bird Johnson by His Excellency Zalman Shazar, President of Israel on August 2, 1966 during an informal visit to the White House.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the President, First Lady or member of the First Family during President Johnson's 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 20, 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
  • August 2, 1966
Not on view
Place Gifted
Israel