2007.76.76 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1974 Korea State Visit Commemorative Stamp Album
Artifact ID2007.76.76 a-b
Object Type
Album, Stamp
Date
1975
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive, cord, vinyl
DimensionsOverall (Book is numbered as 2007.76.76a) H 7 1/2 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 1/4 in (19.1 cm x 26.7 cm x 0.6 cm )
Overall (Envelope is numbered as 2007.76.76b) H 8 3/4 in x W 15 in x D 1/2 in (22.2 cm x 38.1 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical Description(a) A dark blue rectangular album has horizontal gold Korean characters and English text across the front. It is bound together by a yellow cord.Overall (Envelope is numbered as 2007.76.76b) H 8 3/4 in x W 15 in x D 1/2 in (22.2 cm x 38.1 cm x 1.3 cm )
(b) A vertical vinyl slipcase displays horizontal blue Korean characters and English text across the front.
Historical NotePresident Gerald R. Ford received this commemorative stamp album during his state visit to the Republic of Korea on November 22-23, 1974. President Ford was a philatelist, or stamp collector.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to him, and he donated it to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum circa 2000s.
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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