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1987.29; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.29; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Crane Screen
1987.29; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.29; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Crane Screen

Artifact ID1987.29
Object Type Screen
Gifter
Date before 1976
Medium silk, thread, fabric, brass, wood
DimensionsOverall H 69 in x W 102 in x D 1/2 in (175.3 cm x 259.1 cm x 1.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA six-panel beige folding screen features a rectangular embroidered image of ten red-crowned cranes against a blue background. There are five cranes in flight throughout: four in the background and one in the foreground. Two adult cranes are perched on a tree towards the proper left, and one is turned towards three baby cranes, which have open beaks. There are vertical red Korean characters on the proper right. A white border encloses the image.
Historical NoteDr. Il Kwon Chung, Speaker of the National Assembly of Republic of Korea, gifted this screen to President Gerald R. Ford on June 11, 1975. In Korean culture, red-crowned cranes are considered symbols of longevity, purity, and peace.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Gerald R. 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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