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1988.290a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.290a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Dirt
1988.290a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.290a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Dirt

Artifact ID1988.290 a-b
Object Type Souvenir
Gifter
Maker (Merrick, NY)
Date 1976
Medium soil, plastic, ink, cardboard
DimensionsOverall (a)(bag of dirt) H 4 1/2 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 4 3/8 in (11.4 cm x 8.9 cm x 11.1 cm )
 Overall (b)(box) H 1 1/4 in x W 4 3/8 in x D 4 3/8 in (3.2 cm x 11.1 cm x 11.1 cm )
Physical Description(a-b) Square white cardboard box with red and blue lettering. Contains small plastic bag filled with dirt.Additional 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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