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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 Flag Lapel Pin
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Texas Flag Lapel Pin

Artifact ID1973.7659.1
Object Type Pin, Lapel
Gifter
Date GiftedFebruary 1971
Medium Metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall H 3/4 in x W 1/2 in (1.9 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLapel pin. Slightly furled Texas flag. Red/white/blue enamel on gold metal. Post and clip stud.
Historical NoteThis Texas flag pin was sent to President Johnson in February 1971 by U.S. Representative J.J. Pickle. Pickle was the representative for the Texas 10th congressional district spanning from parts of Austin to areas of eastern Houston.
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)
Historical Dates
  • February 1971
Not on view
Subjects
Texas flag
Place Described
Texas
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