1997.1.6 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
The Battle of Concord Bridge Plate
Artifact ID1997.1.6 a-c
Object Type
Plate, Commemorative
Designer
Rickert Paul
Maker
The Franklin Mint
(Franklin Center, PA)
Date
ca. 1976
Medium
pewter, cardboard
DimensionsOverall (a)(plate) H 9 1/2 in x W 9 1/4 in x D 1 1/4 in (24.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 3.2 cm )
Overall (b)(box) H 11 3/4 in x W 11 3/4 in x D 2 5/8 in (29.8 cm x 29.8 cm x 6.7 cm )
Physical Description(a,b) Pewter plate with raised image at center. Image depicts several soldiers in the foreground in defensive positions along the bank of a river; in the opposite direction, a group of soldiers are approaching as they cross a bridge. Rim of plate features simple decorative raised lines. Plate is housed in blue box with text on lid.Additional DetailsOverall (b)(box) H 11 3/4 in x W 11 3/4 in x D 2 5/8 in (29.8 cm x 29.8 cm x 6.7 cm )
Custodial History NoteThe White House Office of the Curator transferred the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1997.
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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