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1988.44; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.44; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
American Revolution Plate
1988.44; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.44; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

American Revolution Plate

Artifact ID1988.44
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Maker (New York, NY)
Date ca. 1974
Medium ceramic, ink, glaze
DimensionsOverall Diam 10 in x D 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionThis white ceramic commemorative plate features green-printed pictures related to the American Revolution. The center displays the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Images from the left include: Minutemen, the Concord Bridge, the Liberty Bell, the Boston Tea Party, a British Regular, Independence Hall, Paul Revere's ride, and the Old North Church. Around the very edge of the plate are the names of the 13 original colonies. On the back in the center of the plate is printed information about the manufacture of the plate, in green ink. There is an identical plate in collections, 1988.932.
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.
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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