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1989.203.1 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Liberty Bell Plaque
Artifact ID1989.203.1 a-d
Object Type
Plaque
Gifter
G.G. Milner
Date
1975-1976
Medium
metal, wood, adhesive, polish
DimensionsOverall (a)(plaque) H 20 1/4 in x W 13 3/8 in x D 7/8 in (51.4 cm x 34 cm x 2.2 cm )
Overall (b)(pouch) H 20 1/2 in x W 13 7/8 in x D 2 1/8 in (52.1 cm x 35.2 cm x 5.4 cm )
Overall (c)(box top) H 1 7/8 in x W 14 5/8 in x D 21 1/8 in (4.8 cm x 37.1 cm x 53.7 cm )
Overall (d)(box bottom) H 1 3/4 in x W 14 3/8 in x D 21 in (4.4 cm x 36.5 cm x 53.3 cm )
Physical Description(a) Wooden plaque featuring a golden Liberty Bell. Liberty Bell displays several lines of raised text and "1776-1976" along bottom. Rectangular golden plate below bell displays multiple lines of engraved text.Overall (b)(pouch) H 20 1/2 in x W 13 7/8 in x D 2 1/8 in (52.1 cm x 35.2 cm x 5.4 cm )
Overall (c)(box top) H 1 7/8 in x W 14 5/8 in x D 21 1/8 in (4.8 cm x 37.1 cm x 53.7 cm )
Overall (d)(box bottom) H 1 3/4 in x W 14 3/8 in x D 21 in (4.4 cm x 36.5 cm x 53.3 cm )
(b) Blue box lined with gray fabricAdditional 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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