1987.584.1 a-ce; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

WIN [Whip Inflation Now] Victory Garden Kit

Artifact ID1987.584.1 a-ce

Date ca. 1974

Medium paper, ink, seed, foam, earth

DimensionsOverall H 9 1/2 in x W 15 in x D 2 in (24.1 cm x 38.1 cm x 5.1 cm )

Physical Description(a-ce) A white rectangular box's lid displays rows of horizontal red and black text. It containes 18 colorful seed packets and 12 tiny pots filled with soil.
Historical NoteThis garden kit was created as part of the Whip Inflation Now campaign (WIN). The "Win Gardeners Club of America" approved the kit, which encouraged children and adults to "Whip Inflation Now - With Intelligent Nutrition" by using the seed packages to produce their own food.Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President 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 SeriesCongressional, Presidential, and Gubernatorial Campaign Artifacts (74627951)

Use Restriction Status Unrestricted

Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.

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