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1987.100.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.100.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Ivory Chess Set
1987.100.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.100.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
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Ivory Chess Set

Artifact ID1987.100.1
Object Type Set, Chess
Gifter
Date before 1975
Medium ivory, wood, fabric, metal
DimensionsOverall H 1 1/4 in x W 14 in x D 14 in (3.2 cm x 35.6 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA square wooden chess set has 32 black and white pieces. The board features a raised floral design that borders the alternating white and brown squares.
Historical NoteZulifkar Ali Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan, gifted this chess set to President Gerald Ford on February 5, 1975. That evening, Bhutto attended a state dinner in his honor.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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