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1987.175.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.175.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
German Bicentennial Stamp Album
1987.175.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.175.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

German Bicentennial Stamp Album

Artifact ID1987.175.1
Object Type Album, Stamp
Gifter
Maker (German)
Date ca. 1976
Medium cardboard, fabric, ink, paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 in x W 12 in (40.6 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA red album features rows of horizontal gold text across the cover.
Historical NoteGerman President Helmut Schmidt gifted this Bicentennial stamp album to President Ford on the occasion of a state dinner at the White House on July 15, 1976. Throughout his life, Ford enjoyed collecting stamps.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received and maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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