1988.964.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
El Palacio Real de Madrid
Artifact ID1988.964.1 a-b
Object Type
Book
Gifter
Juan Carlos I, King of Spain
Gifter
Sofía
Date
ca.1975
Medium
cardboard, velvet, metal, paper
DimensionsOverall (box) H 13 3/4 in x W 13 1/4 in x D 4 3/4 in (34.9 cm x 33.7 cm x 12.1 cm )
Overall (book) H 10 3/4 in x W 9 3/4 in x D 2 in (27.3 cm x 24.8 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical Description(a) A navy blue hardback book features a gold coat of arms in the center of the cover. Gold scrollwork borders decorate the edges.Overall (book) H 10 3/4 in x W 9 3/4 in x D 2 in (27.3 cm x 24.8 cm x 5.1 cm )
(b) A blue velvet presentation box
Historical NoteKing Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía of Spain gifted this book to President Gerald Ford during the Spanish monarchs’ week-long state visit in June 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to him 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
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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