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2008.1.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.1.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Travel Trunk
2008.1.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.1.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
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Travel Trunk

Artifact ID2008.1.1
Object Type Trunk
Date before 1948
Medium wood, metal, fabric, paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 27 3/4 in x D 12 1/4 in (38.1 cm x 70.5 cm x 31.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA large rectangular wooden trunk is covered in black fabric. There is a metal clasp on either side of the front and and six vertical rows of small speherical metal studs. A handle is attached to the proper left side.
Historical NoteAs a teenager and young adult, Betty Ford used this trunk to transport her belongings during her travels. The labels and tags still visible on the trunk reveal one of Betty’s travel destinations, Camp Bryn Afon. Betty worked as a dance instructor for several summers at this all-girls, overnight summer camp in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteFirst Lady Betty Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2007.
Credit LineGift of First Lady Betty Ford
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the Family of Gerald and Betty Ford (74627970)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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