1987.158.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Pair of Rossignol Skis
Artifact ID1987.158.1 a-b
Object Type
Ski, Snow
Gifter
Valery Giscard D'Estaing
Maker
Rossignol
Date
before 1977
Medium
unknown
DimensionsOverall (a) H 85 1/4 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 3/4 in (216.5 cm x 10.8 cm x 1.9 cm )
Overall (b) H 85 1/4 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 3/4 in (216.5 cm x 10.8 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo identical white skis feature vertical red stripes and horizontal white text against a black background.Overall (b) H 85 1/4 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 3/4 in (216.5 cm x 10.8 cm x 1.9 cm )
Historical NoteFrench President Valery Giscard D'Estaing gifted these skis to President Ford's son, Jack, during his state visit to the United States on May 17, 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Jack 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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