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1987.667 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.667 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Wooden Oxcart Carving
1987.667 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.667 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Wooden Oxcart Carving

Artifact ID1987.667 a-b
Object Type Piece, Presentation
Gifter
Date ca. 1976
Medium wood, polish, metal, thread
DimensionsOverall (carving) H 9 3/4 in x W 23 1/2 in x D 10 1/4 in (24.8 cm x 59.7 cm x 26 cm )
 Overall (plaque) W 12 in x H 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA wooden carving of a man and woman in an ox cart rests on a wooden outline of the shape that represents the Marianas Islands on a map. Four pillars protrude from the outline. A gold plaque is positioned diagonally on the front.
Historical NoteEdward Pangelinan, a politician from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, gifted this item to President Ford. Pangelinan, who met with President Ford in the Oval Offfice on March 19, 1975, was instrumental in establishing the Commonwealth Covenant of the Northern Mariana Islands, which President Ford signed into law.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 was maintained at the Executive Office of the President 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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