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1983.386.1-2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1983.386.1-2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Ikebana Artists Association Letter
1983.386.1-2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1983.386.1-2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Ikebana Artists Association Letter

Artifact ID1983.386.1-2
Object Type Letter
Gifter
Author (Tokyo, Japan)
Date ca. 1976
Medium textile, ink, paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 8 3/4 in (30.5 cm x 22.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA rectangular blue folder displays a golden emblem and three rows of golden text along the bottom. It contains two letters inside.
Historical NoteIn May 1976 honorary president of the Tokyo Metropolitan Ikebana Artist Association Osanaga Kanroji sent this letter to First Lady Betty Ford to inform her that ikebana artists would be touring in honor of America's bicentennial. Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging. The name comes from the Japanese ikeru, meaning “to arrange” and bana meaning “flower.”Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford during her husband's term in office. It was maintained at the Executive Office of the President 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 SeriesBicentennial Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74627594)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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