Longhorn Steer Carving
Artifact ID1987.252 a-c
Object Type
Carving
Gifter
Vol'demar Petrovich Lein
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 NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was 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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