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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Gerald R. Ford 38th President of the United States
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Gerald R. Ford 38th President of the United States

Artifact ID1981.142
Object Type Painting
Artist
Date 1981
Medium paint, canvas, metal, wood
DimensionsOverall H 46 1/4 in x W 40 1/4 in x D 2 in (117.5 cm x 102.2 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA painting features Gerald R. Ford sitting in a wooden armchair as he is wearing a grey and white striped suit jacket over a pale blue dress shirt. His head is angled to the side, and he holds a pipe with both of his hands. The painting is displayed in a vertical rectangular gold frame.
Historical NoteThis is one of the four known portraits of President Gerald R. Ford painted by Everett R. Kinstler. The others are located at the White House, National Portrait Gallery, and the U.S. Capitol. This resembles the official Presidential portrait of Gerald R. Ford that Kinstler painted. Kinstler was commissioned to paint this image for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in June 1981.
Credit LineGift of John H. Wetenhall, and
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Related to the Post-Presidential Life of Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status Restricted – Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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