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1985.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1985.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Bicentennial Pennsylvania Quilt
1985.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1985.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Bicentennial Pennsylvania Quilt

Artifact ID1985.1
Object Type Quilt, Memory
Maker (State College, Pennsylvania)
Gifter
Date 1976
Medium cotton, dye, thread
DimensionsOverall H 106 in x W 93 in (269.2 cm x 236.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA red quilt features an eagle in the center of large red, purple, and blue compass points. A floral border, which encloses the design, displays red text. Each corner has a different image on it: a bird, a deer, sheaves of grain with a plow, and a ship.
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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