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2008.31.6; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.31.6; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Embroidered Bird Christmas Ornament
2008.31.6; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.31.6; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Embroidered Bird Christmas Ornament

Artifact ID2008.31.6
Object Type Ornament, Christmas Tree
Maker
Gifter
Date 1975
Medium fabric, thread, yarn, padding
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/2 in x W 4 in x D 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA red fabric bird Christmas ornament is outlined with green and purple embroidery. The outline of a wing is embroidered with purple thread and is filled in with pink roses made of yarn, which have green embroidered stems. Pink crotched yarn accents the bird's perimeter.
Historical NoteThe item was sent by a member of the general public to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford in December 1975.The item was received by the State Department and then transferred to the White House Gift Unit.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. 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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