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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Presidential Seal Well Charm
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Presidential Seal Well Charm

Artifact ID1973.8741.1.6
Object Type Pendant
Date ca.1960
Medium Gold vermeil
DimensionsOverall H 1/2 in x W 3/4 in x D 5/8 in (1.3 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCharm. Miniature gold well mounted on the back of small presidential seal. The well has a patterned pitched roof and a bucket on a chain attached to a working crank. Ring and loop at top.
Historical NoteThis Presidential Seal well charm was one of President Johnson’s “giveaway” items. Each charm came with a green slip of paper: "In the Old West, to say that some 'will go with you to the well and back' was the highest compliment that could be paid a friend. The sentiment still holds. I hope this charm will remind you of my deep appreciation for your contributions to your country and your President."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by Lyndon Baines Johnson to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on April 30, 1973.
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-official-presidential-material]]
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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