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1987.79.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.79.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Mother-of-Pearl Document Box
1987.79.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.79.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Mother-of-Pearl Document Box

Artifact ID1987.79.1 a-b
Object Type Box, File
Gifter
Maker
Date ca. 1974
Medium shell, wood, metal, lacquer
DimensionsOverall H 2 1/2 in x W 12 in x D 13 1/4 in (6.4 cm x 30.5 cm x 33.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA rectangular lacquered document box is inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The lid features an image of a peacock among grass, yellow flowers, and yellow butterflies. The edges of the lid and box are decorated with scrollwork borders.
Historical NoteChung Hee Park, President of the Republic of Korea, gifted this document box to President Gerald R. Ford on November 22, 1974, during Ford’s state visit to Korea. The box was created by master craftsman Kim Bong-yong.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Gerald R. Ford during the Ford administration. 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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