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1987.171.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.171.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Brown Leather Tote Bag
1987.171.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.171.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Brown Leather Tote Bag

Artifact ID1987.171.1 a-b
Object Type Bag, Tote
Gifter
Date before 1975
Medium leather, fabric, thread, brass, plastic, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 16 in x D 10 in (35.6 cm x 40.6 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA brown leather tote bag is decorated with a vertical green and red striped ribbon that is positioned below a gold buckle. A rectangular tag with horizontal, red, white and blue stripes is tucked under the buckle.
Historical NoteThe bag was given to Susan Ford by His Excellency Giovanni Leone of Italy on September 25, 1974.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to Susan Ford during the Ford Administration. It was 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.
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