1982.91 a-g; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Silver Tea Service

Artifact ID1982.91 a-g

Date before 1975

Medium silver, velvet, fabric, wood, metal

DimensionsOverall (a) (silver tray) H 7 in x W 10 in (17.8 cm x 25.4 cm )
Overall (b) (silver teapot) H 6 3/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (17.1 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (c) (silver spoon) H 6 in x W 1 1/2 in x Diam 3 3/4 in (15.2 cm x 3.8 cm x 9.5 cm )
Overall (d) (silver sugar cup) H 5 in (12.7 cm )
Overall (e) (box) H 5 in x W 13 1/2 in x D 5 3/4 in (12.7 cm x 34.3 cm x 14.6 cm )

Physical Description(a) An oblong silver tray features a protruding scalloped rim with a raised floral design.

(b) A silver teapot has a raised, scrollwork floral design.

(c) A silver serving spoon has three points and a handle with a raised floral scrollwork design.

(d) A silver bowl has a raised floral scrollwork design towards the bottom near its base.

(e) A square red box has an interior cushioned with red fabric.
Historical NoteVice President of Indonesia Hamengku Buwono IX presented this tea service to Vice President Gerald R. Ford during a meeting in Washington, DC in July 1974.Additional Details

Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to Vice President Gerald R. Ford in 1974. It was presented to him and was 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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Head of State Gifts