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1985.10; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1985.10; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Lexington Battle Green Gavel
1985.10; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1985.10; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Lexington Battle Green Gavel

Artifact ID1985.10
Object Type Gavel
Maker (Lexington, MA)
Date ca. 1975
Medium wood, ink, polish, ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/2 in x W 2 1/4 in x D 12 in (11.4 cm x 5.7 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA wooden gavel has an unfinished head with a red, white, and blue horizontally-striped bow tied below it. There are multiple rows of black text on the side of the head, and there is a line of horizontal black text on the handle.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1985.
Credit LineGift of Cornelius Cronin
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesSundry Artifacts (74627594)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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