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1989.1010.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.1010.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Declaration of Independence Plate
1989.1010.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.1010.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Declaration of Independence Plate

Artifact ID1989.1010.2
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Gifter
Maker (Bavaria, Germany)
Date ca. 1976
Medium ceramic, ink, glaze
DimensionsOverall Diam 5 3/4 in x D 3/4 in (1.9 cm x 14.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white plate features a colorful depiction of the signing of the Declaration of Independence; a large group of people are seated in an indoor setting as Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston and Benjamin Franklin, present the document to Congress.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford and 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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