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1987.306.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1987.306.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Pen Holder
1987.306.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1987.306.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Pen Holder

Artifact ID1987.306.1 a-b
Object Type Holder, Pen
Date ca. 1976
Medium stone, plastic, metal, adhesive
DimensionsOverall (a)(pen) H 3 1/2 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 6 in (8.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 15.2 cm )
Overall (b)(base) H 7 1/2 in x W 1/2 in x D 1/2 in (19.1 cm x 1.3 cm x 1.3 cm )

Physical Description(a,b) The black plastic base of a pen holder features two American flags flanked by inlaid Petoskey stones. A cylindrical copper colored piece of metal holds a transparent 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.
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.