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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Jeweled Cane
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Jeweled Cane

Artifact ID1967.5.1
Object Type Cane
Gifter
Maker (France)
Date GiftedFebruary 9, 1967
Medium Wood, gold, jewels
DimensionsOverall H 37 in x W 5 in (94 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCane, black wood, horn handle ends in a 5-point gold star, short handle extension has a tear-shaped sherry topaz set in a gold and diamond mounting; cast gold collar at the base of the handle; stamped with 2 trademarks, "Chamet Paris".
Historical NoteThis jeweled black wood cane was given to President Lyndon B. Johnson by His Majesty Hassan II, King of Morocco on February 9, 1967, during a state visit to Washington, D.C.
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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • February 9, 1967
Not on view
Place Gifted
Morocco