1983.49 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Golden Necklace and Bangle

Artifact ID1983.49 a-c

Date ca. 1976

Medium gold, wood, velvet, brass

DimensionsOverall (a) (necklace) H 15 1/2 in (39.4 cm )
Overall (b) (bracelet) H 3 in x W 1 1/2 in x D 2 1/2 in (7.6 cm x 3.8 cm x 6.4 cm )
Overall (c - The measurements on the case were taken with the lid open) H 9 1/2 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 7 in (24.1 cm x 26.7 cm x 17.8 cm )

Physical Description(a) A gold pendant of an African mask hangs from a long gold chain.

(b) A gold bangle with decorative curved shapes on the sides features a gold African mask in the center.

(c) A rectangular wooden box has a checkered pattern on the lid and is cushioned with maroon fabric on the interior.
Historical NoteVictoria Tolbert, wife of Liberian President William R. Tolbert, Jr., gifted this necklace and bangle to First Lady Betty Ford in 1976.Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford administration. It was personally 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.

Collections

Head of State Gifts