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1982.139; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1982.139; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Quilt
1982.139; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1982.139; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Quilt

Artifact ID1982.139
Object Type Quilt, Memory
Gifter
Maker (Fort Wayne, IN)
Date ca. 1976
Medium textile, dye, thread
DimensionsOverall H 80 1/2 in x W 52 1/2 in (204.5 cm x 133.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA red, yellow, and blue quilt features white, red, and blue embroidered text on nearly each square. The red square on the top proper right corner displays a blue outline of a bald eagle. The red square on the proper left bottom corner displays a blue outline of the Liberty Bell.
Historical NoteOn May 3, 1976 Judith Didier’s fifth and sixth grade classes presented the quilt to President Gerald R. Ford in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Ford during his term in office. It was presented to Ford and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in 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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