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1987.119.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.119.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Green Chest with Golden Arabic Text
1987.119.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.119.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Green Chest with Golden Arabic Text

Artifact ID1987.119
Object Type Chest
Gifter
Gifter
Date ca. 1975
Medium fabric, metal
DimensionsOverall H 6 3/4 in x W 16 in x D 9 in (17.1 cm x 40.6 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small green chest features a decorative gold border and gold Arabic text on the lid. A rectangular drawer, attached to a gold drawer pull in the shape of a crown, slides out from the front.
Historical NoteTunisian Ambassador Ali Hedda and his wife Nadra Hedda gifted this chest to President and Mrs. Ford.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to him 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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