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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Diamond and Ruby Shirt Stud
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Diamond and Ruby Shirt Stud

Artifact ID1968.17.1 (B)
Object Type Stud, Shirt
Gifter
Gifter
Date Gifted1968
Medium Gold (18K), ruby and diamond
DimensionsOverall H 1/4 in x W 1 1/8 in (0.6 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOne of four matching whiite gold shirt studs (1968.17.1 B-E) set with a single cabochon ruby surmounted by two small brilliant-cut diamonds. Stamped "18K." Given with matching cufflinks 1968.17.1 (A)
Historical NoteThis shirt stud is part of a set of four given together with matching cufflinks to President Johnson by His Excellency Ferdinand E. Marcos, President of the Philippines, and Mrs. Marcos. Presentation was likely through a messenger from the Philippine embassy.
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
  • 1968
Not on view
Place Gifted
Philippines
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