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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Amethyst Tie Clasp
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Amethyst Tie Clasp

Artifact ID1966.55.6 (B)
Object Type Clip, Tie
Gifter
Date Gifted1966
Medium Gold, white (10K) and amethyst
DimensionsOverall H 11/16 in x W 9/16 in (1.7 cm x 1.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWhite gold tie clasp oval faceted 9 x 10 1/2mm oval amethyst in four-prong mounting. The bar is alternately decorated with openwork and stippling, and has a simple spring clasp and a safety chain. Given with matching cuff links (1966.55.6 A ).
Inscriptions and MarkingsStamped on back "10K."
Historical NoteThis tie clasp and matching cufflinks were given to President Johnson by His Excellency Chung Hee Park, President of the Republic of Korea during their 1966 Asia Trip, which included joint attendance at the Manila Summit Conference in the Philippines.
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