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1981.35; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1981.35; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Quilt
1981.35; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1981.35; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Quilt

Artifact ID1981.35
Object Type Quilt, Memory
Maker (Portland, CT)
Gifter
Date ca. 1976
Medium fabric, dye, thread
DimensionsOverall H 71 1/2 in x W 61 in (181.6 cm x 154.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA quilt is made of thirty squares,which feature hand drawn motifs associated with American history. Red fabric separates each image and borders the quilts' edges.
Historical NotePresident Gerald R. Ford's staff accepted this quilt on Betty Ford's behalf when members of Girl Scout Troop #2019 presented it at the White House on July 1, 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford during her husband's 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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