1987.185.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Geometric Shawl
Artifact ID1987.185.1 a-b
Object Type
Shawl
Gifter
Edward Gierek
Date
before 1975
Medium
wool, dye, thread
DimensionsOverall (shawl) H 62 in x W 62 in (157.5 cm x 157.5 cm )
Overall (box) H 3 1/2 in x W 15 in x D 9 in (8.9 cm x 38.1 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical Description(a) A cream-colored wool shawl has a green, red, and blue floral design printed on it. Long cream-colored fringe is sewn along the edges.Overall (box) H 3 1/2 in x W 15 in x D 9 in (8.9 cm x 38.1 cm x 22.9 cm )
Historical NotePolish leader Edward Gierek presented this shawl as a gift to Susan Ford on October 8, 1974, during Gierek’s state visit to the United States.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to Susan 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 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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