2007.7.20; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Gerald R. Ford's Congressional Typewriter
Artifact ID2007.7.20
Object Type
Typewriter
Maker
Royal Typewriter Company
(founded 1904)
Date
ca. 1935
Medium
metal, plastic, vinyl, fabric, paper, wood
DimensionsOverall (a) H 5 1/2 in x W 11 in x D 13 in (14 cm x 27.9 cm x 33 cm )
Overall (b) H 6 in x W 13 1/2 in x D 14 in (15.2 cm x 34.3 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA black metal typewriter has round keys; white letters printed on black paper are affixed to each one. Overall (b) H 6 in x W 13 1/2 in x D 14 in (15.2 cm x 34.3 cm x 35.6 cm )
A small black leather case is attached to a black plastic handle.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteFirst Lady Betty Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2007.
Credit LineGift of First Lady Betty Ford
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the Family of Gerald and Betty Ford (74627970)
Use Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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