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1983.103 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.103 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Crystal Sugar Bowl
1983.103 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.103 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Crystal Sugar Bowl

Artifact ID1983.103 a-c
Object Type Bowl, Sugar
Gifter
Date ca. 1975
Medium crystal, metal
DimensionsOverall H 6 in (15.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA transparent crystal bowl is decorated with a gold rim and is topped with a matching lid. It is supported by an octagonal base.
Historical NoteBarbara Genscher, wife of West German Minister of Foreign Affairs Hans-Dietrich Genscher, gifted this crystal bowl to First Lady Betty Ford in July 1972. The Fords’ visit to West Germany was part of the diplomatic trip surrounding President Ford’s participation in the Conference for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Helsinki, Finland.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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