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1983.30 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.30 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
White Gold and Diamond Pin
1983.30 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.30 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

White Gold and Diamond Pin

Artifact ID1983.30 a-b
Object Type Pin, Lapel
Gifter
Date ca. 1975
Medium gold, diamond, metal, fabric 1983.30b: White satin, blue fabric, black felt, wood.
DimensionsOverall (a) (pin) H 3 1/8 in x W 2 1/8 in (7.9 cm x 5.3 cm )
 Overall (b - height and depth are with lid open) (box) H 4 7/8 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 5 1/2 in (12.4 cm x 8.9 cm x 14 cm )
Physical Description(a) A pin made of white gold is encrusted with diamonds. It is designed to look like a leaf accented with curved decorative shapes.

(b) A small, square box covered in blue fabric is lined with white fabric on the interior of the lid and is cushioned with black fabric on the bottom portion.
Historical NoteEgyptian President Anwar al-Sadat gifted this pin to First Lady Betty Ford during the U.S. state trip to Europe from May 28 to June 4, 1975. This was Betty Ford’s first international trip as First Lady and included stops in Belgium, Spain, Austria, and Italy.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford Administration. It was presented to her and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President 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 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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