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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Longhorn Steer Carving
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Longhorn Steer Carving

Artifact ID1987.252 a-c
Object Type Carving
Gifter
Date before 03/1975
Medium wood, polish
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 10 in x D 14 1/2 in (36.2 cm x 25.4 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA carved textured tree trunk resembles the appearance of a longhorn steer.
Historical NoteVol’demar Petrovich Lein, Minister of the Food Industry of the Soviet Union, personally presented this sculpture to President Ford on March 14, 1975, when he and other members of the Soviet Food Processing Industry met with Ford.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Gerald R. Ford during the Ford administration. It was personally 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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