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1988.605.5 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.605.5 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Glasses
1988.605.5 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.605.5 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Glasses

Artifact ID1988.605.5 a-c
Date ca. 1974
Medium glass, cardboard
DimensionsOverall (a)(glass) H 5 in x Diam 3 in (12.7 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall (a)(glass) H 5 in x Diam 3 in (12.7 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall (c)(box) H 5 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 3 1/4 in (12.7 cm x 15.9 cm x 8.3 cm )

Physical Description(a, b) Two identical, transparent glasses feature an image of the Liberty Bell along with text.

(c) A blue cardboard box
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to Vice 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.