1997.1.8 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
The Signing of the Declaration Plate
Artifact ID1997.1.8 a-c
Object Type
Plate, Commemorative
Designer
Gordon Phillips
Maker
The Franklin Mint
(Franklin Center, PA)
Date
ca.1976
Medium
pewter, cardboard
DimensionsOverall (a)(plate) H 11 3/4 in x W 11 3/4 in x D 1 1/4 in (29.8 cm x 29.8 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 DescriptionPewter plate with raised image at center. Image depicts several men gathered around a small table with a document on it. One man is signing the document while the others watch. A large group of men are depicted in the background. Rim of plate features simple decorative raised lines. Plate is housed in 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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