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1989.66.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.66.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Spirit of '76 Necklace
1989.66.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.66.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Spirit of '76 Necklace

Artifact ID1989.66.1 a-d
Object Type Necklace
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.

(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.
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.