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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Gerald R. Ford Chinese Seals
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Gerald R. Ford Chinese Seals

Artifact ID1992.59.1 a-c
Object Type Stamp, Name
Date ca. 1953
Medium wood, ivory, brocade, bamboo
DimensionsOverall (stamps) H 2 1/2 in x W 1/2 in x D 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 1.3 cm x 1.3 cm )
 Overall (box) H 3 1/4 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 1 1/4 in (8.3 cm x 11.4 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical Description(a, b) Two small rectangular bamboo seals have raised rubber on the bottom ends.

(c) A small square presentation box is covered in green floral fabric, and it is lined with red fabric.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Congressman Ford in 1953. It was received by Congressman Ford, until it was donated by to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1984.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPre-Presidential Artifacts Relating to Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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