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1984.105.1 a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1984.105.1 a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial State Bird Quilt
1984.105.1 a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1984.105.1 a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial State Bird Quilt

Artifact ID1984.105.1 a
Object Type Quilt, Memory
Gifter
Maker (Omaha, NE)
Date 1976
Medium cotton, dye, ink, thread
DimensionsOverall H 91 3/4 in x W 93 in (233 cm x 236.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA quilt features images of colorful birds against a white background; each one is enclosed in a square. White fabric printed with small blue stars borders each square and the quilt's edges.
Historical NoteWhite House staff accepted this quilt on behalf of President Gerald R. Ford when congressman John McCollister presented it at the White House on September 1, 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to 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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