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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Gold Bracelet
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Gold Bracelet

Artifact ID1964.21.4
Object Type Bracelet
Gifter
Date ca.1960
White House visitJune 9, 1964
Medium Gold
DimensionsOverall H 7 3/4 in x W 13/16 in (19.7 cm x 2.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBracelet. Heavy flat bevel-cut gold links in five rows, appearing to be ten rectangular links. The wide center row of links is between two outer staggered rows on each side. The two-pronged catch inserts in a box clasp that resembles an eleventh link when closed. Figure-eight loops on the side by the catch pivot to secure the closure on posts opposite the opening.
Inscriptions and MarkingsMarked: "Made in Denmark," "WJ," and "535" [circa 13 K].
Historical NoteThis bracelet was given to Lady Bird Johnson by His Excellency Jens Otto Krag, the Prime Minister of Denmark during a private visit the White House on June 9, 1964. Krag had a strong command of the English language thanks to a posting to the Danish embassy in the United States early in his career.
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
  • June 9, 1964
Not on view
Place Gifted
Denmark