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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Texas Agate Bolo Tie
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Texas Agate Bolo Tie

Artifact ID1970.16.273
Object Type Necktie
Date GiftedAugust 1964
Medium Stone, silver, and leather
DimensionsOverall H 18 1/4 in x W 2 1/4 in (46.4 cm x 5.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBolo tie with Texas-shaped slide of silver-edged red agate. Finely braided leather tie with silver tips.
Historical NotePresident Johnson was vocally proud of his Texas heritage. Many of the gifts he received from the American people were Texas-themed, including this bolo tie made of polished red agate and silver.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • August 1964
Not on view
Place Described
Texas