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1991.259.3 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1991.259.3 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Three Musicians Plate
1991.259.3 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1991.259.3 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Three Musicians Plate

Artifact ID1991.259.3 a-b
Object Type Plate, Decorative
Gifter
Date Unknown
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall (Plate) Diam 10 3/4 in x D 1/2 in
 Overall (Box) H 11 1/2 in x W 11 3/4 in x D 2 1/4 in
Physical Description(a) A silver plate features a gold and silver outline of three women who wear decorative clothing as they play instruments. The figure on the proper right and the figure in the middle face each other. The figure on the proper left has her face turned away from the viewer.

(b) A square red velvet presentation box
Historical NoteThe Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Irrigation gifted this decorative plate during the Ford administration.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. First Lady Betty Ford donated it to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1991.
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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