1988.285 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Freedom America Medals
Artifact ID1988.285 a-d
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Designer
Toivo Johnson
(Millinocket, Maine)
Maker
Metal Arts Company, Inc.
(Rochester, NY)
Date
1970-1976
Medium
metal, textile, cardboard
DimensionsOverall (a)(box) H 1 1/2 in x W 7 1/4 in x D 5 1/2 in (3.8 cm x 18.4 cm x 14 cm )
Overall (b)(medal) Diam 3 in x D 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall (c)(medal) Diam 1 1/2 in x D 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (d)(medal) Diam 2 1/2 in x D 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical Description(a-c) Three bronze-colored medals in various sizes depict raised images of two women’s' profiles. Curvy text is above and below them.Overall (b)(medal) Diam 3 in x D 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall (c)(medal) Diam 1 1/2 in x D 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (d)(medal) Diam 2 1/2 in x D 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 6.4 cm )
(d) A rectangular blue presentation box is lined with white fabric on the interior of the lid, and the bottom portion is cushioned with red fabric.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum received the item in 1988.
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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