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1983.177; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.177; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Honorable Gerald R. Ford Plate
1983.177; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.177; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Honorable Gerald R. Ford Plate

Artifact ID1983.177
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Maker
Date 1961
Medium porcelain, paint, glaze
DimensionsOverall Diam 10 1/2 in x D 15/16 in (2.4 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white plate features a blue image of the seal of the Department of the Navy in the center. The seal depicts a bald eagle with outstretched wings in front of a large anchor. A ship with multiple sails is in the background. Curvy blue text surrounds the seal, and there is curvy gold text above and below it. A golden border encircles the plate's rim.
Historical NoteThis item commemorates Admiral Arleigh A. Burke's and Lieutenant Commander Gerald R. Ford's service in the United States Navy.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 SeriesPre-Presidential Artifacts Relating to Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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