1989.367.1.4; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Liberty is Proclaimed Plate
Artifact ID1989.367.1.4 a-c
Object Type
Plate, Commemorative
Gifter
Carroll E. Miller
Maker
Fenton®
(Williamstown, WV)
Date
before 1976
Medium
glass, cardboard, ink, textile
DimensionsOverall (a)(plate) H 1 in x Diam 8 in (2.5 cm x 20.3 cm )
Overall (b)(box top lid) H 1 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 9 1/4 in (2.5 cm x 24.1 cm x 23.5 cm )
Overall (c)(box bottom lid) H 1 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 9 1/4 in (2.5 cm x 24.1 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical Descriptiona) A white glass plate features a raised image of a group of men standing by the Liberty Bell. The plate's rim is encircled by a decorative garland accented with stars.Overall (b)(box top lid) H 1 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 9 1/4 in (2.5 cm x 24.1 cm x 23.5 cm )
Overall (c)(box bottom lid) H 1 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 9 1/4 in (2.5 cm x 24.1 cm x 23.5 cm )
b, c) A square box features a monochromatic image of an American flag; rows of blue text are printed across it.Additional 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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