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1984.108; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1984.108; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Quilt
1984.108; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1984.108; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Quilt

Artifact ID1984.108
Object Type Quilt, Memory
Maker (Grand Haven, MI)
Gifter
Gifter
Date 1975
Medium textile, dye, thread
DimensionsOverall H 92 in x W 88 in (233.7 cm x 223.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white quilt features America's bicentennial logo surrounded by stars. An eagle with outstretched wings decorates the top edge of the quilt, and a symmetrical rectangular design is sewn along the sides.
Historical NoteBetty and Brent Boyink presented this quilt to President Gerald R. Ford in the Oval Office on July 17, 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to Ford 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 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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