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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 "Bird's Nest" Earrings
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Gold "Bird's Nest" Earrings

Artifact ID1967.31.2
Object Type Earring
Gifter
Date ca.1960
Date GiftedJune 2, 1967
Medium Gold, diamonds, pearl
DimensionsOverall H 1 3/8 in x W 7/8 in (3.5 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionEarrings. Teardrop-shaped pearl in 18K gold "birdnest." About 12 gold "sticks" make a triangular setting. 3 tiny diamonds scattered on setting. Pierced ear backing. Stamped "18K" and "Gary Bradley." Both earrings have same ID number. Presented during White House visit June 2, 1967.
Historical NoteThese gold and pearl “bird’s nest” earrings were given to President and Lady Bird Johnson by The Right Honorable Harold Edward Holt, Prime Minister of Australia during an official visit to the White House on June 2, 1967.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the President, First Lady or member of the First Family during President Johnson's term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives on January 20, 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
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
  • June 2, 1967
Not on view
Place Gifted
Australia