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2008.15.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.15.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Silver Pin Christmas Ornament
2008.15.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.15.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Silver Pin Christmas Ornament

Artifact ID2008.15.1
Object Type Ornament, Christmas Tree
Maker
Gifter
Date 1975
Medium Styrofoam (TM), metal, plastic, sequins, ribbon, twine
DimensionsOverall Diam 3 in (7.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionHorizontal pieces of red and blue ribbon are wrapped around a spherical ornament. The blue ribbon is held in place by pins topped with transparent round beads and silver star-shaped sequins. The top and bottom portions are decorated with rows of pins topped with transparent cylindrical beads and silver, red, and blue sequins. A loop made of silver cord is attached to the top.
Historical NoteThe item was sent by a member of the general public to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford in November 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President. First Lady Betty Ford donated it to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2008.
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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