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1988.977 d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.977 d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
White Suitcase
1988.977 d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.977 d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

White Suitcase

Artifact ID1988.977 d
Object Type Suitcase
Gifter
Date before 04/1974
Medium leather, fabric, rhinestone, chiffon, pearl, plastic, thread, metal
DimensionsOverall H 6 1/2 in x W 22 in x D 16 in (16.5 cm x 55.9 cm x 40.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white leather suitcase is lined with shiny ivory pintuck fabric decorated with rhinestones, chiffon, and pearls, which are arranged to resemble flowers.
Historical NoteAlgerian President Houari Boumediene gifted this suitcase to Second Lady Betty Ford on April 12, 1974. The suitcase contained a velvet evening gown (1988.977 a) and matching set of heeled slippers (1988.977 b-c).Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to Second Lady Betty Ford during the Nixon 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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