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1989.584 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.584 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Glass Bell
1989.584 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.584 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Glass Bell

Artifact ID1989.584 a-b
Object Type Piece, Presentation
Gifter
Date ca. 1976
Medium glass, paint
DimensionsOverall (a)(bell) H 11 in x Diam 4 1/4 in (27.9 cm x 10.8 cm )
 Overall (b)(bag) H 14 1/2 in x W 8 in (36.8 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical Description(a) A decorative transparent glass bell displays golden accents and four rows of golden text.

(b) A green velvet bagHistorical NoteA citizen of Hamilton, Ohio presented this gift to President Gerald R. Ford during a campaign stop in Hamilton, Ohio on June 7, 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President 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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