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1989.554 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.554 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Key to the City of Madrid, Spain
1989.554 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.554 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Key to the City of Madrid, Spain

Artifact ID1989.554 a-b
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Gifter
Date 05/31/1975
Medium metal, fabric
DimensionsOverall (key) H 8 1/2 in x W 2 3/4 in x D 1/4 in (21.6 cm x 7 cm x 0.6 cm )
 Overall (box) H 4 1/2 in x W 10 3/4 in x D 1 1/2 in (11.4 cm x 27.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description(a) A gold skeleton key features a bow decorated with flowers and scrollwork. It is topped by a crown. On the end of the shaft, the bit is designed to look like an ornate rectangular building with arches.

(b) A rectangular, silver box is lined with white fabric on the interior of the lid, and the bottom portion is cushioned with red fabric.
Historical NoteMiguel Angel Garcia-Lomas, Mayor of Madrid, Spain, gifted this key to the city of Madrid to President Ford during the President's European travels from May 28 - June 3, 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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