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1983.168; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.168; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Vancouver, Washington Sesquicentennial Plate
1983.168; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.168; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Vancouver, Washington Sesquicentennial Plate

Artifact ID1983.168
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Gifter
Date 1975
Medium porcelain, paint, glaze, paper, adhesive
DimensionsOverall Diam 10 1/2 in x D 7/8 in (2.2 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white plate features an image of a man in front of a wooden fort. He wears a coonskin cap, tunic, and satchel, and he holds a rifle. Curvy brown text is above him, and horizontal brown text is below him. Golden borders encircle the image and the plate's rim.
Historical NoteThe item was sent by a member of the general public to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford in March 1975. The item commemorates Vancouver's Sesquicentennial from 1825 to 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. 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 SeriesPublic Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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