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1984.84; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1984.84; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Quilt
1984.84; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1984.84; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Quilt

Artifact ID1984.84
Object Type Quilt, Memory
Gifter
Maker (Kentwood, MI)
Date 1976
Medium textile, thread, dye
DimensionsOverall H 89 1/2 in x W 80 in (227.3 cm x 203.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA quilt features diagonal rows of red, white, and blue squares. Each square features an embroidered name or image.
Historical NoteA handmade and embroidered quilt made by 5th graders at Meadowlawn School in Kentwood, Michigan and presented to President Ford at the Kent Co Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 15, 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to Ford and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President 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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