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1987.258.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.258.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Commemorative Painted Soccer Ball
1987.258.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.258.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Commemorative Painted Soccer Ball

Artifact ID1987.258.1
Object Type Ball, Soccer
Gifter
Date before 1975
Medium leather, paint, thread
DimensionsOverall Diam 7 1/2 in (19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white and black soccer ball features painted images of themes associated with America and Poland.
Historical NoteZygmunt Jasko of Krakow, Poland, gifted this soccer ball to President Gerald Ford in 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. 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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