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1983.141.2.; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.141.2.; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Proclamation of Emancipation Centennial Plate
1983.141.2.; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.141.2.; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Proclamation of Emancipation Centennial Plate

Artifact ID1983.141.2
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Date 1962
Medium porcelain, paint, glaze
DimensionsOverall Diam 10 in x D 1 in (2.5 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA black and white plate features an image of eight figures. A banner displays text at the top, and a scroll displays text at the bottom. Images associated with Abraham Lincoln along with decorative designs accent the plate’s rim.
Historical NoteThis plate commemorates the centennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s announcement to issue an Emancipation Proclamation in 1862. It displays a reproduction of Francis B. Carpenter's painting, "First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Lincoln."Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum received the item in 1983.
Credit LineDonor unknown
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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