1988.278 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
President Washington and President Ford Pendant
Artifact ID1988.278 a-b
Object Type
Necklace
Gifter
John B. Layton
Date
1976
Medium
metal, cardboard, textile
DimensionsOverall (a)(medal) Diam 2 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 5.1 cm )
Overall (b)(box) H 1 in x W 2 3/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (2.5 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm )
Physical Description(a) A chain suspends a round pendant, which features raised images of Gerald R. Ford and George Washington, encircled by a decorative border.Overall (b)(box) H 1 in x W 2 3/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (2.5 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm )
(b) The interior of a small blue box is lined with white fabric.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford administration. 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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