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1988.116 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.116 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Faux Quill Pen
1988.116 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.116 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Faux Quill Pen

Artifact ID1988.116 a-b
Object Type Pen, Quill
Gifter
Date ca. 1976
Medium feather, ink, wood, polish, metal
DimensionsOverall (a)(pen) H 16 1/2 in x W 1 1/2 in x D 1/2 in (41.9 cm x 3.8 cm x 1.3 cm )
 Overall (b)(inkwell) H 2 1/4 in x D 3 3/4 in x Diam 3 3/4 in (5.7 cm x 9.5 cm x 9.5 cm )
Physical Description(a,b) A wooden stand, which was designed to resemble an inkwell, supports a faux white quill pen.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there 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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