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1989.420 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.420 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Ingot
1989.420 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.420 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Ingot

Artifact ID1989.420 a-b
Object Type Ingot
Gifter
Date ca. 1976
Medium metal, wood, textile, cardboard, ink
DimensionsOverall (a)(ingot) H 4 3/4 in x W 6 7/8 in x D 3/4 in (12.1 cm x 17.5 cm x 1.9 cm )
 Overall (b)(cover) H 1 in x W 6 3/4 in x D 4 7/8 in (2.5 cm x 17.1 cm x 12.4 cm )
Physical Description(a) A silver ingot features a raised image of a large group of men seated at multiple tables in an indoor setting. It is mounted against a red background, which is enclosed in a wooden frame.

(b) A rectangular white box displays three diagonal stripes in patriotic colors; black text is printed on the upper proper left corner.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum received the item in 1989.
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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