Wooden Sculpture of a Saint
Artifact ID1967.36.1
Object Type
Sculpture
Artist
Manuel Chili
(Ecuador)
Gifter
Otto Arosemena Gómez
Date GiftedJune 20, 1967
Medium
Wood
DimensionsOverall H 19 1/2 in x W 9 in x D 6 in (49.5 cm x 22.9 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPainted wood figure of a female saint in green, orange, and white floral pattern dress with orange robe. Metal-tone halo.
Historical NoteThis figure was given to President Lyndon B. Johnson from His Excellency Dr. Otto Arosemena Gomez, President of the Republic of Ecuador. It was presented to the President by the Ambassador of Ecuador, His Excellency Gustavo Larrea, on June 20, 1967, in Washington, D.C.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from a foreign official to President Lyndon B. Johnson 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 on January 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 189698376)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
- June 20, 1967
Not on view
Subjects
Place Gifted