Artifact No. 1983.50, Sailboat Vase; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand Rapids, MI)
Sailboat Vase
Artifact ID1983.50
Object Type
Vase
Gifter
Edward Gierek
Date
before 1976
Medium
crystal
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 8 in x D 3 1/2 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm x 8.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA transparent vase with curved sides has a diamond pattern throughout. There is a frosted image of a sailboat with an amber background on one side and a frosted image of two flowers with an amber background on the other side. It is supported by a round base.Historical NotePolish leader Edward Gierek gifted this vase to President Ford in August 1975, during the President’s state visit to Poland before his participation in the Conference for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Helsinki, Finland.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Gerald R. Ford during the Ford Administration. 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 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.