2007.9.33; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2002 Grand Valley State University National Championship Signed Football
Artifact ID2007.9.33 a-c
Object Type
Football
Maker
Wilson
(founded 1914)
Date
2002
Medium
leather, acrylic, ink, paint, rubber
DimensionsOverall (base) H 1/2 in x W 12 1/4 in x D 9 3/4 in (1.3 cm x 31.1 cm x 24.8 cm )
Overall (cover) H 8 1/4 in x W 11 3/4 in x D 8 in (21 cm x 29.8 cm x 20.3 cm )
Overall (football) Diam 13 1/2 in (34.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white and brown football displays team members' signatures in blue ink. It is enclosed in a cubical transparent case, which is supported by a black base.Overall (cover) H 8 1/4 in x W 11 3/4 in x D 8 in (21 cm x 29.8 cm x 20.3 cm )
Overall (football) Diam 13 1/2 in (34.3 cm )
Historical NotePresident Gerald R. Ford displayed this Grand Valley State University National Championship football at his residence in Rancho Mirage, California.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteFirst Lady Betty Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum circa 2000s.
Credit LineGift of First Lady Betty Ford
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the Family of Gerald and Betty Ford (74627970)
Use Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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