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2008.47; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.47; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
White Birch Bark Christmas Ornament
2008.47; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.47; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

White Birch Bark Christmas Ornament

Artifact ID2008.47
Object Type Ornament, Christmas Tree
Maker
Gifter
Date 1975
Medium wood, pine, ink, paper, yarn
DimensionsOverall Diam 5 3/4 in (14.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA flat round Christmas ornament made of textured white birch bark features an image of a Christmas tree and a small cluster of pine needles. Blue and red horizontal text is in the background. A green piece of yarn is looped through a small hole in 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 December 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to the Ford Family during the Ford Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President in 1975. 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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