Skip to main content
1981.72 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.72 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Silver Sugar Bowl
1981.72 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.72 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Silver Sugar Bowl

Artifact ID1981.72 a-b
Object Type Bowl, Sugar
Gifter
Date Unknown
Medium silver
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/2 in x Diam 5 in x Wt 1 1/2 lb (19.1 cm x 0.7 kg x 12.7 cm )
Physical Description(a) A silver sugar bowl is attached to a narrow stem supported by a round base. The base and rim are encircled by a decorative leaf pattern. Curved figurative shapes protrude from each side.

(b) A lid's knob features decorative raised details.
Historical NoteItalian Prime Minister Aldo Moro gifted this sugar bowl to President Ford during the President’s first European trip in 1975.In Italy, he met with Prime Minister Moro and President Giovanni Leone, where he and the Italian leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was processed through the President’s White House Office of Correspondence, White House Gift Unit in 1975 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.
Collections