Collection Highlights
Our Indian Policy
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.029.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Campaign tie clip
Object Number:
2010.27
Date:
1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3/8 in. (1.3 x 4.4 x 1 cm)
Marks:
stamped on reverse: JOLLE
Description:
Metal gold-colored tie clip in the shape of the Motor Torpedo boat PT-109.
Gallery Label:
This tie clip, a campaign item from the presidential campaign of 1960, represents the torpedo boat commanded by John F. Kennedy in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Credit Line:
Gift of Scott Wixon
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
