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1981.69.5; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.69.5; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Glass Eagle
1981.69.5; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.69.5; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Glass Eagle

Artifact ID1981.69.5
Object Type Sculpture
Maker
Date before 1975
Medium glass
DimensionsOverall H 6 1/4 in x W 12 1/2 in x D 4 1/2 in (15.9 cm x 31.8 cm x 11.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA transparent glass eagle with outstretched wings is perched on a sphere.
Historical NoteRalph P. Davidson, Publisher of Time Magazine, presented this sculpture to President Gerald R. Ford on February 12, 1975, on behalf of Newstour Group, Time, Inc.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to Ford, and he donated it to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1981.
Credit LineGift of President Gerald R. Ford
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the Family of Gerald and Betty Ford (74627970)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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