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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Pearl
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Pearl

Artifact ID1966.49.24
Object Type Animal Specimen
Gifter
Gifter
Date Described1966
Medium Pearl
DimensionsOverall H 1/4 in x W 1/4 in x D 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 0.6 cm x 0.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPearl. Large very fine cultured pearl. Half-drilled. Presented at 7 Nation Conference in Manila.
Historical NoteThis pearl flower brooch was given to Lady Bird Johnson by His Excellency Ferdinand E. Marcos, President of the Philippines, and Mrs. Marcos during their 1966 Asia Trip. The 17-day trip was made to bolster international relations and to attend the Manila Summit Conference in the Philippines.
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
  • 1966
Not on view
Place Gifted
Philippines