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1987.292.1 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.292.1 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Golden Bib Necklace and Earrings
1987.292.1 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.292.1 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Golden Bib Necklace and Earrings

Artifact ID1987.292.1 a-d
Object Type Set, Jewelry
Gifter
Date before 03/1975
Medium gold, amber, stone, olive wood, metal
Physical Description(a) A gold bib necklace features a variety of shapes decorated with small red stones.

(b, c) Two gold earrings feature abstract shapes decorated with small red stones.

(d) A square wooden presentation box is lined with maroon fabric.

Historical NoteIsraeli President Ephraim Katzir gifted this necklace and earring set to First Lady Betty Ford in March, 1975, shortly after Katzir met with President Ford.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford Administration. 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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