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1988.28 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.28 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Stuffed Elephant and Bicentennial Scarf
1988.28 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.28 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Stuffed Elephant and Bicentennial Scarf

Artifact ID1988.28 a-b
Object Type Animal, Stuffed
Maker (Meredith, NH)
Gifter
Designer (American, 1924 - 2021)
Date 1971
Medium textile, thread, paint
DimensionsOverall (a)(elephant) H 11 in x W 9 in x D 14 in (27.9 cm x 22.9 cm x 35.6 cm )
 Overall (b)(scarf) H 8 in x W 31 in (20.3 cm x 78.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA gray stuffed elephant is wearing a blue tricorn hat, and a red, white, and blue bicentennial scarf is attached below its trunk.
Historical NoteMrs. Ford was an active member of the League of Republican Women of the District of Columbia for many years. She attended the league's "Frankie Welch Congressional Wives' Luncheon Style Show" as honorary chairman at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC on January 12, 1976. This item was gifted to her on that occasion.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford during President Gerald R. Ford's 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 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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