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1982.97; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1982.97; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Ticonderoga
1982.97; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1982.97; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Ticonderoga

Artifact ID1982.97
Object Type Piece, Presentation
Maker (Trenton, NJ)
Date ca. 1976-1982
Medium porcelain, paint, metal
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/4 in x W 12 in x D 3 1/2 in (33.7 cm x 30.5 cm x 8.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white carousel horse features decorative patriotic accents, including a golden eagle that is holding an American flag in its talons. The piece is supported by a rectangular black platform, which displays a golden plaque engraved with text.
Historical NoteOn September 18, 1982 Joseph Chorlton, president of Cybis Studio, donated this bicentennial-themed carousel horse to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. President Ford gifted the artist's proof of this piece to Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev at the Helsinki Accords Conference in 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1982.
Credit LineGift of Cybis Studio
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesBicentennial Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74627594)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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