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1981.34; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1981.34; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Quilt
1981.34; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1981.34; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Quilt

Artifact ID1981.34
Object Type Quilt, Memory
Gifter
Maker (Murfreesboro, TN)
Date 1976
Medium cotton, dye, thread
DimensionsOverall H 93 in x W 84 in (236.2 cm x 213.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn ivory quilt features two images of the American flag; a line of red numbers followed by blue text is above each of them. Red and white binding borders the quilt's edges.
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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