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1983.215 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.215 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
George Washington Plate
1983.215 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.215 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

George Washington Plate

Artifact ID1983.215 a-b
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Maker
Date 1972
Medium silver, gold, textile, cardboard
DimensionsOverall H 1 3/4 in x W 10 1/4 in x D 10 1/2 in (4.4 cm x 26 cm x 26.7 cm )
 Overall D 3/4 in x Diam 8 in (1.9 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical Description(a) A sterling silver plate features a golden image of George Washington's profile, which is encircled by gold inlaid text.

(b) A box lined with blue fabric features an image of the White House on the front.
Historical NoteThe Whitehouse Historical Association produced a collection of plates featuring America's presidents; the George Washington plate was first in the series.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum received the item in 1983.
Credit LineGift of the White House Historical Association
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesSundry Artifacts (74627594)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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