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2009.21.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2009.21.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
SS Mayaguez Ship's Wheel
2009.21.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2009.21.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

SS Mayaguez Ship's Wheel

Artifact ID2009.21.1
Object Type Wheel, Ship's
Date before 1975
Medium metal, wood
DimensionsOverall D 2 1/2 in x Diam 38 in (6.4 cm x 96.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA wooden ship's wheel has eight spokes protruding from a round golden centerpiece, which connects to eight handles along the rim of the wheel.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2009.
Credit LineGift of the Ann Bolerasky Miller Estate
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Related to the Post-Presidential Life of Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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