1988.43 a-g; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Flag Presentation Piece
Artifact ID1988.43 a-g
Object Type
Piece, Presentation
Date
ca. 1976
Medium
textile, fringe, wood, paint, polish, metal
DimensionsOverall (a)(holder) H 6 in x W 11 1/2 in x D 7 in (15.2 cm x 29.2 cm x 17.8 cm )
Overall (b)(Continental Union Flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (c)(76' flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (d)(American flag with gold fringe) H 11 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 1/8 in (27.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (e)(Bicentennial flag) H 11 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 1/8 in (27.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (f)(Star Spangled Banner flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (g)( Betsy Ross Flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionSix flags are attached to a wooden base. A metal plaque, which displays engraved text, is affixed to the front of it.Overall (b)(Continental Union Flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (c)(76' flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (d)(American flag with gold fringe) H 11 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 1/8 in (27.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (e)(Bicentennial flag) H 11 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 1/8 in (27.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (f)(Star Spangled Banner flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (g)( Betsy Ross Flag) H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 0.3 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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