1987.204.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Bolf ot Multicolored Floral Brocade
Artifact ID1987.204.1 a-b
Object Type
Bolt, Cloth
Gifter
Kakuei Tanaka
Date
before 1975
Medium
brocade, thread
DimensionsOverall (a) (fabric) H 11 ft x W 3 ft (335.3 cm x 91.4 cm )
Overall (b) (box) H 37 in x W 8 3/4 in x D 2 1/2 in (94 cm x 22.2 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical Description(a) A piece of Ivory fabric features a metallic red, green, gray, orange, and maroon floral pattern.Overall (b) (box) H 37 in x W 8 3/4 in x D 2 1/2 in (94 cm x 22.2 cm x 6.4 cm )
(b) A wooden presentation box
Historical NoteJapanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka figted this bolt of brocade fabric to President Gerald Ford in 1974.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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