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1990.131.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1990.131.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Paperweight
1990.131.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1990.131.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Paperweight

Artifact ID1990.131.1
Object Type Paperweight
Gifter
Date 1976
Medium marble, metal, enamel, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 2 in x W 2 in x D 3/4 in (5.1 cm x 5.1 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite marble square paperweight. Features metal plaque in center with gold border. Plaque includes blue square in upper proper right corner, with a circle of gold starts at center. Bottom proper right corner features a white and red box, with red and white text respectively. Proper left side of plaque features "200" with each number in its own white, red, then white again box. Each number is red, white and red.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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