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

Swiss Chalet Brooch

Artifact ID1970.10.70
Object Type Brooch
Date ca. 1960
Medium Plastic
DimensionsOverall H 1 1/8 in x W 1 5/8 in (2.9 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainted brooch molded in the shape of a Swiss chalet with mountain landscape. Inscribed "Krone" along the bottom. Pin with hook closure. On back: "Modele depose/L.F.-C."
Historical NoteThis brooch is likely representative of the Swiss mountain of Krone, located on the border between Austria and Switzerland. Circumstances of ownership is unknown.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by Lyndon Baines Johnson to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on December 31, 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog Series[[missing key: artifacts.series.link-first-family-personal-material]]
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Krone
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