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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 ID1966.78.1 (B)
Object Type Animal Specimen
Date Gifted1966
Medium Pearl
DimensionsOverall H 1/2 in x W 1/2 in x D 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 1.3 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPearl. Cultured pearl, slightly oval in shape. From Thursday Island, Australia. Came in green leather box. Presented during 1966 Asian trip.
Historical NoteThis pearl was given to President and Mrs. Johnson the government and people of New South Wales, Australia 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
Australia