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Artifact No. 1983.89.3 a-b, Black and Brown Ghanian Sandals, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Librar…
Artifact No. 1983.89.3 a-b, Black and Brown Ghanian Sandals, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand Rapids, MI)
Black and Brown Ghanian Sandals
Artifact No. 1983.89.3 a-b, Black and Brown Ghanian Sandals, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Librar…
Artifact No. 1983.89.3 a-b, Black and Brown Ghanian Sandals, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand Rapids, MI)

Black and Brown Ghanian Sandals

Artifact ID1983.89.3 a-b
Object Type Sandal
Gifter
Date before 1975
Medium leather, wood, rubber, plastic
DimensionsOverall W 5 in x D 12 in (12.7 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pair of sandals features v-shaped black straps decorated with shiny black beads. The bottom portion is covered in brown leather and is surrounded by black braided trim.
Historical NoteGeneral Ignatius Kutu Acheampong, military head of state of Ghana, gifted these sandals to President Ford.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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