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1987.742 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.742 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Miniature Barrel of Crude Oil
1987.742 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.742 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Miniature Barrel of Crude Oil

Artifact ID1987.742 a-b
Object Type Piece, Presentation
Date ca. 1980
Medium metal, wood, polish
DimensionsOverall (b) H 4 in (10.2 cm )
 Overall (a) H 1 in x W 5 in x D 7 in x Diam 3 1/4 in (2.5 cm x 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm x 8.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA miniature black barrel is positioned on a rectangular wooden base. A horizontal golden plaque it affixed to the base in front of the barrel. It displays rows of horizontal engraved text.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public 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 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
Credit LineGift of Lodwrick M. Cook, President, ARCO Transportation LLC
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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