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1983.134; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.134; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Painting of Betty Ford Plate
1983.134; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.134; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Painting of Betty Ford Plate

Artifact ID1983.134
Object Type Plate, Decorative
Gifter
Artist (Nowata, Oklahoma)
Date ca. 1975
Medium ceramic, paint, glaze
DimensionsOverall Diam 10 in x D 1 in (2.5 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA plate features a painting of Betty Ford's face against a pastel background. She wears a garment with an orange turtleneck. A golden border encircles 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 .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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