1987.174; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Pearl Brooch
Artifact ID1987.174 a-b
Object Type
Brooch
Gifter
Tokusaburo Kosaka
Maker
Kichigoro Uyeda
Date
1975
Medium
silver, pearl, diamond, fabric, cardboard
DimensionsOverall (a Brooch) Diam 2 in x D (0 cm x 5.1 cm )
Overall (b Box) H x W 4 1/4 in x D 4 in (0 cm x 10.8 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical Description(a) An intricate silver brooch is accented by diamonds and features a cluster of fourteen pearls. Overall (b Box) H x W 4 1/4 in x D 4 in (0 cm x 10.8 cm x 10.2 cm )
(b) A rectangular red presentation box is lined with white fabric and cushioned with black fabric.
Historical NoteTokuasburo Kosaka, a Member of the House of Representatives Tokyo, Japan gifted this brooch on June 24, 1975. The item was received by the State Department and then transferred to the White House Gift Unit in June 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. 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 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 SeriesPublic 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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