1987.2a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Flag Plaque
Artifact ID1987.2 a-d
Object Type
Plaque
Gifter
Faye Toon
Maker
Toonbridge, Inc.
(Philadelphia, PA)
Date
1976
Medium
metal, enamel, textile, wood, adhesive, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall (a)(plaque) H 12 in x W 14 3/4 in x D 1/2 in (30.5 cm x 37.5 cm x 1.3 cm )
Overall (b)(lid) H 12 3/4 in x W 14 1/2 in x D 5/8 in (32.4 cm x 36.8 cm x 1.6 cm )
Overall (c)(booklet) H 5 1/2 in x W 4 1/8 in (14 cm x 10.5 cm )
Overall (d)(booklet) H 5 1/2 in x W 4 1/8 in (14 cm x 10.5 cm )
Physical Description(a,b) Wooden plaque features conical design made of fifty metal flags pinned to a black velvet background, a wooden cover features golden text in the center. Overall (b)(lid) H 12 3/4 in x W 14 1/2 in x D 5/8 in (32.4 cm x 36.8 cm x 1.6 cm )
Overall (c)(booklet) H 5 1/2 in x W 4 1/8 in (14 cm x 10.5 cm )
Overall (d)(booklet) H 5 1/2 in x W 4 1/8 in (14 cm x 10.5 cm )
(c,d) Two small square papers depict an image of the plaque with blue text above and below itAdditional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President 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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