1997.1.4 a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Boston Tea Party Plate
Artifact ID1997.1.4 a-c
Object Type
Plate, Commemorative
Designer
Stevan Dohanos
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 on center. Image depicts the Boston Tea Party, a large group of people throwing crates overboard a ship. Housed in a blue box with silver 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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