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1982.68; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1982.68; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Palekh Lacquer Box
1982.68; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1982.68; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Palekh Lacquer Box

Artifact ID1982.68
Object Type Box
Gifter
Date ca.1975
Medium wood, paint, lacquer
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/4 in x W 6 5/8 in x D 3 1/8 in (18.4 cm x 16.8 cm x 7.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA square black box with round corners features a painting of a red, blue, and green basilica against a sunset in the background.
Historical NoteAndrei Gromyko, Foreign Minister of the USSR, gifted this lacquer box to President Gerald R. Ford in 1975. Palekh lacquer art originated in the 1920s in the Russian village of Palekh. The folk art involves hand-painting scenes on papier-mache objects like this box. The painting on the lid of the box may be inspired by St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there 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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