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1989.972; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.972; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Sunglasses
1989.972; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.972; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Sunglasses

Artifact ID1989.972 a-b
Object Type Sunglasses
Maker (Lyndhurst, NJ)
Gifter
Date 1976
Medium plastic, adhesive, vinyl, thread
DimensionsOverall (a)(glasses) H 2 1/2 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 14.6 cm x 1.3 cm )
 Overall (b)(case) H 3 1/2 in x W 7 1/8 in x D 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 18.1 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical Descriptiona) Transparent plastic sunglasses display red stripes and a blue band decorated by white stars.

b) A horizontally striped red, white, and blue caseAdditional 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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