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

Gold Steer Brooch

Artifact ID1970.24.147
Object Type Brooch
Maker (United States)
Gifter
Date ca.1960
Date GiftedMarch 25, 1967
Medium Metal, rhinestones
DimensionsOverall H 1 3/8 in x W 2 3/4 in (3.5 cm x 7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGold steer brooch. A textured gold-tone steer with four clear rhinestone patches. An attached hinged pin with safety catch is one the back.
Inscriptions and MarkingsMarking on reverse: "© JF".
Historical NoteThis gold steer brooch was made and given to President Johnson by a constituent. The LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas still maintains a herd of cattle descended from those that President Johnson established there.
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.
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • March 25, 1967
Not on view
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