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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Silver Cross
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Silver Cross

Artifact ID1964.13.20
Object Type Necklace
Gifter
Date ca.1960
White House visitApril 14, 1964
Medium Silver, peridot
DimensionsOther (Pendant) H 2 7/8 in x W 2 in (7.3 cm x 5.1 cm )
 Other (Chain) W 20 in (50.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionNecklace. Maltese cross pendant with peridot. Heavily oxidized silver decorated with twisted wire and granulation, with 4 smaller Maltese crosses between the arms. The loop attachment is ornamented with a small cross. Large bezel-set pale green stone appears to be a synthetic peridot. Chain is made of half-round wire formed into round links. Chain is likely rhodium-plated silver. Back of pendant is decorated. Center is stamped "Silver / [indistinguishable] / 1000."
Historical NoteThis silver Jerusalem cross was given the Johnson family by His Majesty Hussein I, King of the Hashemite, Kingdom of Jordan during an official visit to the White House on April 14, 1964.
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.
Credit LineHis Majesty Hussein I, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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
  • April 14, 1964
Not on view
Place Gifted
Jordan
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