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1988.100; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.100; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Yankee Doodle Bowl
1988.100; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.100; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Yankee Doodle Bowl

Artifact ID1988.100
Object Type Bowl, Decorative
Gifter
Maker
Date ca. 1975
Medium china, paint
DimensionsOverall H 6 in x Diam 8 3/4 in (15.2 cm x 22.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white bowl features a band of men wearing colonial clothing as they march down a lively, busy street. Along the bottom of the image, a small scroll displays black text. Thin golden borders decorate the rim and foot of the bowl.
Historical NoteThis bowl features an image of Normal Rockwell’s painting Yankee Doodle. The bowl was gifted to President Ford in 1976 and is one of 9,800 bowls produced by Gorham Fine China.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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