1989.66.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Spirit of '76 Necklace
Artifact ID1989.66.1 a-d
Object Type
Necklace
Gifter
Mrs. Donald Hunter
Date
1976
Medium
metal, plastic, fabric, cardboard
DimensionsOverall (a Necklace) L 12 1/4 in x W 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 31.1 cm )
Overall (b Pendant) Diam 1 1/4 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.2 cm )
Overall (c Tray) H 3/4 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 2 1/8 in (1.9 cm x 5.4 cm x 5.4 cm )
Overall (d Box) H 3/4 in x W 2 1/4 in x D 2 1/4 in (1.9 cm x 5.7 cm x 5.7 cm )
Physical Description(a,b) A blue pendant features a golden outline of three figures surrounded by a textured border. It hangs from a golden chain.Overall (b Pendant) Diam 1 1/4 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.2 cm )
Overall (c Tray) H 3/4 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 2 1/8 in (1.9 cm x 5.4 cm x 5.4 cm )
Overall (d Box) H 3/4 in x W 2 1/4 in x D 2 1/4 in (1.9 cm x 5.7 cm x 5.7 cm )
(c,d) A small square black and gold box is cushioned with red fabric.
Historical NoteMrs. Donald Hunter, President of the Massachusetts Federation of Republican Women, gifted this item to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford in May 1975 as a bicentennial gift.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. 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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