1988.959.2 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Kyoto Compiled by the City of Kyoto
Artifact ID1988.959.2 a-b
Object Type
Book
Gifter
Motoki Funahashi
Date
ca. 1970
Medium
cardboard, paper, ink, metal
DimensionsOverall (outer cover) H 14 in x W 10 3/4 in x D 1 1/4 in (35.6 cm x 27.3 cm x 3.2 cm )
Overall (book) H 13 1/2 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 1 in (34.3 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA red hardback is covered in a jacket, which features a blue and white checkered pattern. Two vertical purple stripes border a horizontal row of gold text above a horizontal row of black text printed near the top edge.Overall (book) H 13 1/2 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 1 in (34.3 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.5 cm )
Historical NoteTakeshi Usami, Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, gifted this book to President Ford during Japanese Emperor Hirohito's state visit to the United States in October 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford Administration. It was presented to them and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in September 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
Restricted – Possibly
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