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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Silver and Turquoise Collar Clips
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Silver and Turquoise Collar Clips

Artifact ID1973.7661.1 (A-B)
Object Type Brooch
Date ca.1960
Date GiftedFebruary 1969
Medium Silver, turquoise
DimensionsOverall (A) H 1/2 in x W 1 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
 Overall (B) H 7/8 in x W 1 in (2.2 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSilver and Turquoise Collar Clips. A pair of silver pins with turquoise centers, joined by two fine chains. One pin (A) is a stylized bird with outstretched wings. The other pin (B) is a bird-man frontal view. Hinged pin with safety catch on both. One is stamped "Sterling."
Historical NoteThese silver and turquoise collar clips were given to Lady Bird Johnson during her trip to Arizona in February 1969. An admirer handed the gift to her while walking in a crowd.
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, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
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.
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • February 1969
Not on view