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1983.32; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1983.32; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Gold Pocket Watch
1983.32; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1983.32; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Gold Pocket Watch

Artifact ID1983.32 a-c
Object Type Watch, Pocket
Gifter
Maker (New Rochelle, NY)
Date ca. 1975-1976
Medium gold, ruby, glass, textile, wood, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall (a) H 2 1/8 in (5.3 cm )
 Overall (b) D 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm )
 Overall (b) H 4 1/2 in x W 1 13/16 in (11.4 cm x 4.6 cm )
 Overall (b) W 5 1/2 in x D 3/16 in (14 cm x 0.5 cm )
Physical Description(a) A gold pocket watch's cover features an image of the Great Seal. The eagle is made of diamonds and rubies encircle the design.

(b,c) The interior of a rectangular metal box and its lid are lined with blue fabric. A piece of white fabric on the underside of the lid displays rows of blue text.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Ford 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 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 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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