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1987.652; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1987.652; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Berrien County Bicentennial Plate
1987.652; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1987.652; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Berrien County Bicentennial Plate

Artifact ID1987.652
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Gifter
Maker (Columbia, PA)
Date 1976
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall D 3/4 in x Diam 11 in (1.9 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionCenter of silver plate is divided into four quarters. Top quarter at viewer's left depicts fish in water, top quarter to viewer's right depicts snowflakes, bottom quarter to viewer's right depicts factories, and bottom quarter to viewer's left depicts apple trees. A silhouette of Berrien County is set at the very center of the plate, overlapping these designs. Curvy decorates along the rim encloses the design.Historical NoteLeslie H. Fischer, a representative of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, presented this item to President Gerald R. Ford at the Niles Railroad Station on May 15, 1975. This was one of several campaign stops that Ford made in Michigan that day.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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