1988.970.1 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Silk Scroll with Figurative Designs

Artifact ID1988.970.1 a-c

Date before 1975

Medium silk, dye, thread, wood

DimensionsOverall (Scroll): H 57 in x W 24 in
Overall (Box): H 2 3/4 in x W 25 3/4 in x D 3 1/4 in

Physical Description(a) A silk scroll features an image of four colorful figures and animals inside of a white circle with a navy blue border. The border is decorated with white circles and yellow squares. Ornate symmetrical scrollwork designs are in each corner against a red background that is outside of the navy blue circle. A square navy blue border decorated with white circles and yellow squares encloses the entire image.

(b,c) A narrow, rectangular, wooden box
Historical NoteTorazo Ninagawa, governor of the Kyoto Prefecture of Japan, gifted this silk scroll to President Ford during his state visit to Japan in 1974. It is a machine-embroiderd replica of Nishijin silk, a traditional woven cloth produced in Kyoto.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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