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1988.83.1.8 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.83.1.8 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Envelope
1988.83.1.8 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.83.1.8 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Envelope

Artifact ID1988.83.1.8 a-b
Object Type Envelope
Printer (Arlington, MA)
Date ca. 1976
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall (a)(envelope) H 3 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (9.5 cm x 16.5 cm )
Overall (b)(card) H 3 1/2 in x W 6 1/4 in (8.9 cm x 15.9 cm )

Physical Description(a) A cream-colored envelope features a printed image of Benjamin Franklin on the proper right side. There are two postage stamps and postmarks in the upper proper left corner.

(b) A cream-colored notecard
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to Ford and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in September 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
Use Restriction Status Restricted – Possibly
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