2007.76.72 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Japanese Stamp Book and Album

Artifact ID2007.76.72 a-c

Date before 1976

Medium paper, ink, adhesive, fabric

DimensionsOverall (Book with stamps is numbered as 2007.76.72a) H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 1 3/4 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm x 4.4 cm )
Overall (Book describing stamps is numbered as 2007.76.72b) H 8 1/4 in x W 5 1/2 in (21 cm x 14 cm )
Overall (c case) H 11 1/2 in x W 9 in x D 2 1/4 in (29.2 cm x 22.9 cm x 5.7 cm )

Physical Description(a) A rectangular grey box's lid features vertical black Japanese characters against a white background.

(b) A red book's cover features a woman with black hair wearing a red and green kimono against a white background. There is horizontal black and blue text above the image and horizontal black text below it.

(c) Pale golden fabric with a metallic, green, orange, white, and brown floral pattern covers a rectangular vertical album. The album's cover features vertical black Japanese characters against a white background. Two brown laces bind the album together.
Historical NotePrime Minister Takeo Miki of Japan gifted this book of Japanese stamps to President Ford.Additional Details

Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Ford during his term in office. It was presented to him and was displayed with his stamp collection until 2007 when it was transferred to 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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