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1983.29 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.29 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Golden Brooch with Diamonds
1983.29 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.29 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
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Golden Brooch with Diamonds

Artifact ID1983.29 a-c
Object Type Brooch
Gifter
Designer
Date ca. 1976
Medium gold, diamond, metal, leather, fabric
DimensionsOverall (b - Measurements were taken with the lid open) H 5 1/4 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 5 1/4 in x Diam 2 3/4 in (13.3 cm x 10.8 cm x 13.3 cm x 7 cm )
Physical Description(a) A golden brooch made up of lines pointing in multiple directions features five scattered diamonds and five marquee diamonds. Queen Elizabeth II's initials are in the center.

(b) A small box with white lining and gray fabric on the bottom portion

(c) A small black pouch
Historical NoteOn July 7, 1976 Queen Elizabeth II presented this brooch to Betty Ford, as well as a set of cuff link to Gerald R. Ford (1988.971a-c) and a compact to Susan Ford (1988.971.2a-b) during her visit to the United States in 1976, which coincided with American Bicentennial celebrations. This was the Queen's first visit to the United States after being crowned was in 1957Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Betty 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 December, 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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