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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Wristwatch

Artifact ID1970.24.113
Object Type Watch
Maker
Date GiftedAugust 9, 1967
Medium Silver, Gold, Leather
DimensionsOverall H 9 1/8 in x W 1 1/2 in (23.2 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGold cased Girard Perregaux Chronometer HF wristwatch. Mat-silvered dial with applied battons. The dial bears the text: "Girard Perregaux", "Chronometer HF", "Gyromatic", "Swiss T.". Day calender, set to 27, at the 3.0 clock position. The brown reptile band w/ gold-tone buckle is stamped with a gold "Girard Perregaux". Engraving on the back reads, "Swiss Air Cadets to President Lyndon B. Johnson".
Historical NoteThis watch was sent to President Johnson in the White House by the Swiss Air Cadets (Aeroclub Der Schweiz) of Zurich, Switzerland on August 9, 1967.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • August 9, 1967
Not on view
Place Gifted
Switzerland
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