1987.416 a-l; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Future Farmers of America Presentation Piece
Artifact ID1987.416 a-l
Object Type
Piece, Presentation
Gifter
Alpha Trivette
Date
ca. 1975
Medium
textile, ink, plastic, wood, paint
DimensionsOverall (a)(holder) D 3/4 in x Diam 3 1/2 in (1.9 cm x 8.9 cm )
Overall (b)(Gadsden flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (c)(Betsy Ross flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (d)(Star-Spangled Banner flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (e)(Continental Union flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (f)(Flag of New England) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (g)(Pine Tree flag ) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (h)(American flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (i)(Red Ensign flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (j)(FFA flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (k)(Flag of England) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (l)(Union Jack) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Physical Description(a-l) A variety of flags protrude from a round black base. A rectangular metal plate with rows of engraved text is affixed to the center of the base.Overall (b)(Gadsden flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (c)(Betsy Ross flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (d)(Star-Spangled Banner flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (e)(Continental Union flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (f)(Flag of New England) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (g)(Pine Tree flag ) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (h)(American flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (i)(Red Ensign flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (j)(FFA flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (k)(Flag of England) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (l)(Union Jack) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Historical NoteThe National President of the Future Farmers of America Mr. Alpha Trivette presented this commemorative flag set to President Ford at The Future Farmers of America State Presidents' Conference on July 22,1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to Ford and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President 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 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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