1990.128.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Bicentennial Spirit of '76 Necklace

Artifact ID1990.128.1 a-b

Date 1976

Medium metal, fabric, cardboard

DimensionsOverall (a Necklace) L 11 1/2 in x W 1 1/8 in (2.9 cm x 29.2 cm )
Overall (Pendant) Diam 1 1/2 in x D 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (b Box) H 1 in x W 2 1/2 in x D 2 3/4 in (2.5 cm x 6.4 cm x 7 cm )

Physical Description(a) A round bronze pendant features a raised image of three men who are playing instruments. Curvy raised text is above them.

(b) A small square brown box is cushioned with beige fabric.
Historical NoteThe item was sent by a member of the general public to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford in 1976 on the occasion of America's Bicentennial.Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum received the item in 1990.

Credit LineDonor unknown

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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