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2009.9; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2009.9; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Emperor Hirohito and Empress Kojun Photo
2009.9; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2009.9; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Emperor Hirohito and Empress Kojun Photo

Artifact ID2009.9
Object Type Photograph, Color
Gifter
Gifter
Date 1975
Medium silver, metal, glass, velvet
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 11 1/2 in (38.1 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA formal color photo of Emperor Hirohito and Empress Kojun standing side by side in a colorful imperial garden is framed in a silver rectangular frame with a gold flower in the center of the top edge. Japanese characters in black ink are beside each of them.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ford and First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and donated by Betty Ford in December, 2008 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 Restricted – Possibly
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