1989.670 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Lexington Bicentennial Corporation Medals
Artifact ID1989.670 a-d
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Date
12/18/1974
Medium
pewter, bronze, silver, wood, textile
DimensionsOverall (a)(medal) Diam 1 1/4 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.2 cm )
Overall (b)(medal) Diam 1 1/4 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.2 cm )
Overall (c)(medal) Diam 1 1/4 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.2 cm )
Overall (d)(box) H 1 1/4 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 3 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 16.5 cm x 9.5 cm )
Physical Descriptiona) Three medals, one gold, one silver, one bronze, each the same size and bearing the same raised image of Paul Revere's ride surrounded by an inscription.Overall (b)(medal) Diam 1 1/4 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.2 cm )
Overall (c)(medal) Diam 1 1/4 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.2 cm )
Overall (d)(box) H 1 1/4 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 3 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 16.5 cm x 9.5 cm )
b) A rectangular silver box that has a red velvet insert with three depressions for the medals. The inside of the box lid has an inscription from the Lexington Bicentennial Corporation.Historical NoteCongressman Paul W. Cronin and five citizens of Lexington, Massachusetts presented this gift to President Gerald R. Ford in the Oval Office on December 18, 1974.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 was maintained at the Executive Office of the President 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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