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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 Africa Brooch
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Gold Africa Brooch

Artifact ID1965.3.10
Object Type Brooch
Gifter
Gifter
Date ca.1960
Date GiftedMarch 29, 1965
Medium Gold
DimensionsOverall H 2 3/4 in x W 2 3/4 in x D (7 cm x 7 cm x 0 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGold filigree brooch in the shape of Africa with the shape of Upper Volta superimposed. Filigree emanates from 12 flat gold wire volutes; hinged pin on back with hook catch.
Historical NoteThis brooch was given to President Lyndon Baines Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson by His Excellency Maurice Yameogo, President of the Republic of Upper Volta, and Mrs. Yameogo on March 29, 1965, during a state visit to Washington, D.C.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from a foreign official to President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson during the Johnson administration. 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.
Credit LineHis Excellency Maurice Yameogo, President of the Republic of Upper Volta, and Mrs. Yameogo
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
  • March 29, 1965
Not on view
Place Described
Upper VoltaAfrica
Place Gifted
Upper Volta
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