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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
St. Christopher Pocket Watch and Fob
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

St. Christopher Pocket Watch and Fob

Artifact ID1971.4.1
Object Type Watch, Pocket
Date 1946
Date DescribedDecember 24, 1964
Medium Gold
DimensionsOther (Watch) H 1 3/4 in x W 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm x 4.4 cm )
 Other (Medal) H 15/16 in x W 15/16 in (2.4 cm x 2.4 cm )
 Other (Chain) L 13 3/8 in (34 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOmega gold face pocket watch with black numerals and dials. The chain connecting the watch and fob consists of alternating bars and links. Watch fob is a bas-relief St. Christopher medal. Engraved on reverse: "Lyndon B. Johnson Dec 25 1945 14k".
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson received this watch as a Christmas gift in 1946. At that time, he was travelling frequently representing Texas’ 10th congressional district that included Austin and the surrounding hill country. The fob features St. Christopher, the patron saint of travelers.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by Lyndon Baines Johnson to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on December 23, 1971.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog Series[[missing key: artifacts.series.link-first-family-personal-material]]
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
  • December 24, 1964
Not on view
Subjects
Christianity
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