1988.1028.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Liberty Bell Wind Chimes
Artifact ID1988.1028.1 a-b
Object Type
Chime, Wind
Date
ca. 1975
Medium
plastic, metal, ribbon, cardboard, ink
DimensionsOverall (a)(chime) H 15 3/4 in x W 3 1/4 in x D 3 3/4 in (40 cm x 8.3 cm x 9.5 cm )
Overall (b)(box) H 5 in x W 3 in x D 3 in (12.7 cm x 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm )
Physical Description(a) Golden metal wind chimes hang from a bell, which is decorated with a red, white, and blue ribbon; an eagle with outstretched wings hangs from the center of the bottom of the bell.Overall (b)(box) H 5 in x W 3 in x D 3 in (12.7 cm x 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm )
(b) A rectangular red, white, and blue box features an image of the object adjacent to white text.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford and President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in September 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesBicentennial Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74627594)
Use Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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