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1987.252.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.252.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Silk Pepsi Scarf
1987.252.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.252.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Silk Pepsi Scarf

Artifact ID1987.252.2
Object Type Scarf
Gifter
Date before 03/1975
Medium silk, dye
DimensionsOverall H 26 in x W 26 in (66 cm x 66 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white bandana features a variety of red and blue images and text.
Historical NoteVol’demar Petrovich Lein, Minister of the Food Industry of the Soviet Union, presented this scarf to President Ford on March 14, 1975, when he and other members of the Soviet Food Processing Industry met with Ford. The scarf features the Pepsi-Cola logo. Pepsi was the first American brand to make inroads in the Soviet Union, distributing concentrate in 1972 and opening its first factory in 1974.Additional Details
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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