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2010.18 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2010.18 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Silver Yerba Maté Pot
2010.18 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2010.18 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Silver Yerba Maté Pot

Artifact ID2010.18 a-b
Object Type Teapot
Gifter
Date Unknown
Medium metal, marble
DimensionsOverall ( pot a) H 6 1/2 in x Diam 5 1/2 in (16.5 cm x 14 cm )
 Overall (stand b) H 8 in x Diam 3/4 in (20.3 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description(a) A pot made of beige-colored marble is supported by a silver stand that features an ornate floral design and has a round base.

(b) A long silver straw has a flat tip.
Historical NoteMrs. Rafael Maximiano Vazquez, wife of the Argentine Ambassador, gifted this maté gourd cup and bombilla, or drinking straw, to First Lady Betty Ford on November 11, 1975. Both women were attending the 26th Annual International Fair in Washington, DC. The fair featured food and crafts from a variety of different countries. Maté is a traditional drink popular in many South American countries.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to First Lady Betty 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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