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2008.48; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.48; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Bicentennial and Betty Ford's Birthday Christmas Ornament
2008.48; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.48; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Bicentennial and Betty Ford's Birthday Christmas Ornament

Artifact ID2008.48
Object Type Ornament, Christmas Tree
Date 1976
Medium Styrofoam (TM), fabric, paper, adhesive, sequin, metal
DimensionsOverall H 7 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 11 in (17.8 cm x 16.5 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Styrofoam Christmas ornament covered in white pleated satin features an oblong color photo of Betty Ford bordered by pearl-topped pins. Text made of silver pins is above, below, and on either side of the photo. Pearl-topped pins fasten clustered purple, white, and red ribbons to the top. Small red and white fake flowers with green leaves decorate the bottom along with pearls, red beads, and blue beads.
Historical NoteMrs. Beulah Rehorst gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford in April 1976.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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