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1984.100; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1984.100; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Quilt
1984.100; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1984.100; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Quilt

Artifact ID1984.100
Object Type Quilt, Memory
Gifter
Maker (Missoula, MT)
Date ca. 1975
Medium cotton, dye, thread
DimensionsOverall H 82 3/4 in x W 68 3/4 in (210.2 cm x 174.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA red bicentennial-themed quilt features rectangles that display hand drawn images associated with American history.
Historical NoteCentral School teacher Ms. Mullen, accompanied by Brad Griffin, the Student Body President of Central High School, and Senator Mike Mansfield, presented this quilt to President Gerald R. Ford on June 19,1975.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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