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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
International Union of Operating Engineers Tie Clip
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

International Union of Operating Engineers Tie Clip

Artifact IDMO 78.69.16
Object Type Clip, Tie
Date ca. 1960
Medium Enamelled metal
DimensionsOverall H 5/8 in x W 2 in (1.6 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionMetal bar tie clip with round, white, black and gold enamelled seal of International Union of Operating Engineers at end of clasp, consisting of a pressure gauge surrounded by legend "Organized Dec. 7, 1896/ Labor Omnia Vincit."
Historical NoteThis tie clip is from the personal collection of President Kennedy and was among the items found in his drawer.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1978.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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