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2008.45.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.45.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Milkweed Pod Christmas Ornament
2008.45.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.45.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Milkweed Pod Christmas Ornament

Artifact ID2008.45.1
Object Type Ornament, Christmas Tree
Maker
Gifter
Date 1974
Medium pod, plastic, paint, flower, twine
DimensionsOverall H 3/4 in x W 1 3/4 in x D 3 in (1.9 cm x 4.4 cm x 7.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionHalf of a hollow sienna-colored milkweed pod contains a small plastic figure of a woman. She wears a long pink skirt and a white blouse as she balances a woven basket filled with produce on her head. Brown, yellow, pink, and red dried flowers are adhered to the bottom of the pod, near the figure's feet. A brown twig is positioned behind her. A loop made of black thread is attached to a small hole pierced through the top of the pod.
Historical NoteThe item was sent by a member of the general public to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford in December 1974.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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