Kennedy PT-109 Tie Clasp, 1960

Summary

This tie clasp - originally distributed in support of John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign - was gifted to United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies. Agent Gies served five presidents, from 1941 until 1967. During Kennedy's presidency, he was responsible for White House vehicles.

This tie clasp - originally distributed in support of John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign - was gifted to United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies. Agent Gies served five presidents, from 1941 until 1967. During Kennedy's presidency, he was responsible for White House vehicles.

Artifact

Tie clasp

Date Made

1960

Creators

Jolle 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.241.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Edward L. Gies in Memory of Morgan L. Gies.

Material

Metal

Color

Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 0.375 in

Width: 1.75 in

Length: 0.625 in

Inscriptions

Obverse: KENNEDY Stamped into back: JOLLE

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