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Brooklyn Bicentennial Plaque
Image Not Available for Brooklyn Bicentennial Plaque

Brooklyn Bicentennial Plaque

Artifact ID1988.913.2
Object Type Plaque
Gifter
Date 1975
Medium plaster, paint
DimensionsOverall Diam 10 in x D 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round plaster plaque resembles the appearance of oxidizing metal. It displays a raised image of a figure of a woman surrounded by curved text.
Historical NoteMr. and Mrs. Joseph McConville presented the item to federal staff on the White House's lawn on February 13, 1976. The Fords' staff accepted many bicentennial gifts on their behalf.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public 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 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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