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1989.446 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.446 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Alaska Pipeline Decanter
1989.446 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.446 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Alaska Pipeline Decanter

Artifact ID1989.446 a-b
Object Type Bottle, Decanter
Gifter
Artist
Date 1974
Medium porcelain, glaze, paint, cork, velvet, cord, cardboard
DimensionsOverall (a) H 10 1/4 in x Diam 4 in x Wt 2 3/8 lb (26 cm x 1.1 kg x 10.2 cm )
 Overall (b) H 11 1/4 in x Diam 4 3/4 in (28.6 cm x 12.1 cm )
Physical Description(a) A black pewter-glazed porcelain bottle was designed to resemble a section of a pipeline. It features horizontal white text on the top and bottom and diagonal yellow text across the front.

(b) A purple velvet bag has a round cardboard bottom and a gold drawstring.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public 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 SeriesArtifacts Related to the Post-Presidential Life of Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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