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1990.306.1 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1990.306.1 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Peso Paperweight
1990.306.1 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1990.306.1 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Peso Paperweight

Artifact ID1990.306.1 a-c
Object Type Paperweight
Gifter
Medium wood, metal, cardboard, felt
DimensionsOverall (paperweight) H 2 1/4 in x W 2 1/2 in x Diam 1 1/4 in (5.7 cm x 6.4 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical Description(a) A cubical black wooden paperweight features silver coins adhered to five of its six sides.
Historical NotePresident Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines gifted this paperweight to President Ford.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ford during the Ford Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there 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 Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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