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Artifact No. 1987.149 a, Gold Floral Purse; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand…
Artifact No. 1987.149 a, Gold Floral Purse; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand Rapids, MI)
Golden Floral Purse
Artifact No. 1987.149 a, Gold Floral Purse; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand…
Artifact No. 1987.149 a, Gold Floral Purse; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand Rapids, MI)
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Golden Floral Purse

Artifact ID1987.149 a
Object Type Purse
Gifter
Date before 1976
Place MadeIndonesia
Medium gold, fabric
DimensionsOverall (a) H 4 1/2 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 5 in (11.4 cm x 13.3 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA hexagonal gold purse features floral scrollwork designs. It hangs from a long chain and is covered by a lid, which features a three-dimensional flower.
Historical NoteTien Suharto, wife of Indonesian President Suharto, gifted this purse to First Lady Betty Ford on December 5, 1975. The Fords visited Indonesia as part of their Asian tour in 1975. Other stops included China and the Philippines.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official 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 September, 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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