Artifact No. 1987.143.1a; Gold Snake Bracelet; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand Rapids, MI)
Golden Snake Bracelet
Artifact ID1987.143.1 a-b
Object Type
Bracelet
Gifter
Tien Suharto
Date
ca. 1975
Medium
gold, stone, fabric, metal, wood
DimensionsOverall (a-b) H 2 in x W 4 in x D 5 1/2 in x Diam 2 1/2 in x Wt 1/2 lb (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm x 14 cm x 0.2 kg x 6.4 cm )
Physical Description(a) A gold bracelet is in the shape of a snake that has its tail coiled around its body.(b) A square red box is lined with white fabric on the interior of the lid and is cushioned with white fabric on the bottom portion.
Historical NoteTien Suharto, First Lady of Indonesia, gifted this bracelet to First Daughter Susan Ford on December 5, 1975. Susan accompanied her parents on their state visit to Indonesia.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Daughter Susan Ford during the Ford administration. It was personally presented to her and 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 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.