1983.87 a-h; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Mother-of-Pearl Lacquerware Tray
Artifact ID1983.87 a-h
Object Type
Tray, Relish
Maker
Young Christian Workers (JOC)
(Seoul, Korea)
Gifter
Reverend Michael Bransfield
Gifter
Erma Bretagna
Date
ca.1975
Medium
plastic, mother of pearl, wood, paint, lacquer, pewter
DimensionsOverall (a) H 9 7/8 in x W 9 7/8 in x D 1/2 in (25.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.3 cm )
Overall (b) H 9 7/8 in x W 9 7/8 in x D 1 1/2 in (25.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (c) H 1 1/4 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 15.9 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (d) H 1 1/4 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 15.9 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (e) H 1 1/4 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 15.9 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (f) H 1 1/4 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 15.9 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (g) D 1 in x Diam 3 7/16 in (2.5 cm x 8.7 cm )
Overall (h) H 3 1/2 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 1 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 8.9 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA hexagonal black tray has four red removable compartments, which surround a bowl in the center. The decorative lid features images inlaid with mother-of-pearl against a black background. A bird feeding its babies is in the center, and there are different symbols above, below, and to the left and right of it. A burgundy border surrounds the black background.Overall (b) H 9 7/8 in x W 9 7/8 in x D 1 1/2 in (25.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (c) H 1 1/4 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 15.9 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (d) H 1 1/4 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 15.9 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (e) H 1 1/4 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 15.9 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (f) H 1 1/4 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 15.9 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (g) D 1 in x Diam 3 7/16 in (2.5 cm x 8.7 cm )
Overall (h) H 3 1/2 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 1 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 8.9 cm x 3.8 cm )
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 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 SeriesBicentennial Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74627594)
Use Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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