1987.133.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

San Jose De Mayo Plate

Artifact ID1987.133.1

Date ca. 1975

Medium ceramic, paint

DimensionsOverall Diam 12 in x H 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm x 30.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionA ceramic plate features a painted image of a coat of arms against a round orange background bordered by raised red text. Three additional round borders decorate the remaining portion of the plate.
Historical NoteCnel Juan J. Molina, Senior Intendente Municipal of San Jose, Uruguay, gifted this plate to President Ford on December 4, 1975. The plate features the San Jose de Mayo coat of arms, which includes the Uruguayan flag, a red diagonal stripe, sabers, laurel branches and a rising sun.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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