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1987.111.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.111.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Golden Link Necklace
1987.111.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.111.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Golden Link Necklace

Artifact ID1987.111.1 a-b
Object Type Necklace
Gifter
Date before 1975
Medium metal, fabric
DimensionsOverall: H 29 in
Physical Description(a) A long necklace is made of thin pieces of gold, which are twisted and linked together.

(b) A rectangular navy blue presentation box is lined with white fabric on the interior of the lid, and the bottom portion is cushioned with navy blue fabric.
Historical NotePark Young-ok, wife of Korean Prime Minister Kim Jong-Pil, gifted this Chanel necklace to First Lady Betty Ford on November 22, 1974, during President Ford's visit to Korea.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford Administration. It was presented to her 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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