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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
"68" Silver Tie Clasp
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

"68" Silver Tie Clasp

Artifact ID1968.48.9 (H)
Object Type Clip, Tie
Gifter
Date 1968
Date Gifted1968
Medium Silver
DimensionsOverall H 1 in x W 1 1/4 in (2.5 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionRectangular sterling silver tie clasp etched "68" and the Olympics logo and torch. Brushed finish. Stamped "Emaus" and ".925."
Historical NoteThis tie clasp was given via the State Department to President Johnson by his Excellency Gustavo Diaz Ordaz, President of the United Mexican States. Among a large gift of souvenirs collected for President Johnson during the 1968 Mexico Olympics.
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 Described
Mexico City
Place Gifted
Mexico
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