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1990.165.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1990.165.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Birth of Our Nation's Flag Plate
1990.165.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1990.165.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Birth of Our Nation's Flag Plate

Artifact ID1990.165.1
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Maker (Columbia, PA)
Date 1974-1990
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall Diam 10 3/4 in (27.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver plate. Center features an engraving of three men on proper right side, and a woman on proper left. Women holds a thirteen-star American flag in her lap. Black engraved text is present at both top and bottom of rim.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum received the item in 1990.
Credit LineDonor unknown
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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