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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Texas Navy Earrings
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Texas Navy Earrings

Artifact ID1973.7621.1 (A-B)
Object Type Earring
Medium Metal
DimensionsOverall H 5/8 in x W 5/8 in x D 3/8 in (1.6 cm x 1.6 cm x 1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGold-tone earrings made from reproduction Texas Navy buttons. Anchor and star imagery. Text reads: "Republic of Texas". Clip back.
Historical NoteThese earrings are made with reproductions of Texas Navy buttons used from the 1836-2843 period. They were made for Lady Bird Johnson to commemorate the first celebration of LBJ Day in the State of Texas, August 27, 1973.
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)
Not on view
Place Described
Texas
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