1989.1001.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Aitken Bible Ingot
Artifact ID1989.1001.1 a-c
Object Type
Piece, Presentation
Maker
Relmco
Gifter
Colonel Lewie H. Miller Jr.
Maker
Bible Displays and Lectures Inc.
(Greenville, SC)
Date
ca. 1975
Medium
wood, polish, metal, adhesive, glass
DimensionsOverall (a)(glass dome) Diam 2 3/4 in x H 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (b)(ingot) H 2 in x W 1 in x D 1/8 in (5.1 cm x 2.5 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (c)(base) H 5 1/4 in x W 9 in x D 7 in (13.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 17.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionRectangular wooden plaque. Proper right side of plaque features a silver label plate, with a black inscription. Proper left side of plaque features a vertical post, with a silver ingot hanging off of it, enclosed in a transparent glass dome. Silver ingot features inscriptions, and a depiction of a bible.Additional DetailsOverall (b)(ingot) H 2 in x W 1 in x D 1/8 in (5.1 cm x 2.5 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (c)(base) H 5 1/4 in x W 9 in x D 7 in (13.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 17.8 cm )
Custodial History NoteThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum received the item in 1989.
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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