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1987.190.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.190.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Silver Urn
1987.190.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.190.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Silver Urn

Artifact ID1987.190.1
Object Type Urn, Decorative
Gifter
Gifter
Date before 1977
Medium silver
DimensionsOverall H 10 in x Diam 7 1/2 in x Wt 3 1/4 lb (25.4 cm x 1.5 kg x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round silver urn features a raised pattern made of flowers enclosed in circles. Each one is linked together by smaller raised flowers positioned to create curved lines. Diagonal incised lines decorate the remaining space. It is topped by a circular lid that displays raised curved shapes, and it is supported by a round foot.
Historical NoteMoroccan Ambassador Abdelhadi Boutaleb and his wife gifted this decorative urn to the President and Mrs. Ford in December, 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford 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 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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