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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Abalone Inlaid Box
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Abalone Inlaid Box

Artifact ID1966.55.4
Object Type Box
Gifter
Date Gifted1966
Medium Wood, Mother-of Pearl
DimensionsOverall H 5 7/16 in x W 16 1/2 in x D 13 1/16 in (13.8 cm x 41.9 cm x 33.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLacquered, footed wood box with multicolored mother-of-pearl & abalone inlay depicting opposing dragons and clouds on the lid, and dragons on sides.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInside of the lid, inlaid "Presented to His Excellency Lyndon B Johnson President of the United States of America" "Park Chung Hee President of the Republic of Korea Seoul" "October 31 1966".
Historical NoteThis box was given to President Lyndon B. Johnson by His Excellency Park Chung Hee, President of the Republic of Korea during the Manila Summit in the Philippines. The Manila Summit was a gathering of 7 nations united in determination to secure the freedom of South Vietnam.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from a foreign official to President Lyndon B. Johnson during his 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 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
Korea