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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Verrazzano Bridge Tie Bar
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Verrazzano Bridge Tie Bar

Artifact ID1970.24.286
Object Type Clip, Tie
Gifter
Date GiftedJanuary 1965
Medium Gold
DimensionsOverall H 7/8 in x W 1 1/2 in (2.2 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical Description14K textured gold tie bar with an open circle and a relief bridge section across the center. Bas-relief lettering around circle: "Verrazano Bridge". Alligator clip on back. Text on back: "14K".
Historical NoteThis gold Verrazzano Bridge tie bar was given to President Johnson in January 1965 by Congressman John M. Murphy of New York. The Verrazzano Bridge crossed the Narrows, connecting Staten Island with New York City. The bridge opened on November 21, 1964.
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
  • January 1965
Not on view
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