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
Gifter
Orrie W. Reimann
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.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 )
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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