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1982.71 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1982.71 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Jade Elephant Carving
1982.71 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1982.71 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Jade Elephant Carving

Artifact ID1982.71 a-c
Object Type Carving
Gifter
Date before 1976
Medium jade, wood, fabric
DimensionsOverall (Elephant) H 3 in x W 4 in (7.6 cm x 10.2 cm )
 Overall (Elephant Display Box) H 5 5/8 in x W 6 9/16 in x D 2 1/2 in (14.3 cm x 16.7 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical Description(a, b) A green elephant carving is positioned on a pedestal covered in red and black fabric.

(c) A small, square box covered in red and black fabric is cushioned and lined with white fabric.
Historical NoteWinifred Wei, the wife of the Chinese ambassador to the United States, gifted this elephant to First Lady Betty Ford on November 11, 1975. They were attending a fair organized by the YWCA (Young Women’s Christian Association). Held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in DC, this event featured many of the ambassadors’ wives with crafts and gifts from their countries.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford Administration. 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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