1989.770.1 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

United States Bicentennial Commemorative Stamps

Artifact ID1989.770.1 a-d

Date ca. 1976

Medium paper, ink, adhesive

DimensionsOverall H 3 3/4 in x W 6 1/4 in (9.5 cm x 15.9 cm )

Physical Description(a-c) Three identical ivory envelopes have a large square red outline of an image of a group of figures inside a building on the left. There is horizontal text above and below it. Each envelope has two postmarks and a vertical stamp of George Washington standing upright with a raised arm near a table covered with a deep red cloth.

(d) Three vertical stamps of George Washington standing upright with a raised arm near a table covered with a deep red cloth
Additional Details

Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives circa 1980s 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 SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)

Use Restriction Status Unrestricted

Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.

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Head of State Gifts