1988.265 a-e; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Montana Bicentennial Medal Collection
Artifact ID1988.265 a-e
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Nelson Van Kirke
Maker
Roche Jaune Inc.
(Kalispell, MT)
Maker
Medallic Art Company
(founded 1903, New York, NY)
Date
ca. 1975
Medium
silver, textile, ink, cardboard, metal
DimensionsOverall (a)(medal) Diam 1 1/2 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (b)(medal) Diam 1 1/2 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (c)(medal) Diam 1 1/2 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (d)(medal) Diam 1 1/2 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (e)(box) H 1 in x W 7 1/4 in x D 3 3/4 in (2.5 cm x 18.4 cm x 9.5 cm )
Physical Description(a) A rectangular blue presentation box is lined with white fabric on the interior of the lid, and the bottom portion is lined with velvet. Overall (b)(medal) Diam 1 1/2 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (c)(medal) Diam 1 1/2 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (d)(medal) Diam 1 1/2 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (e)(box) H 1 in x W 7 1/4 in x D 3 3/4 in (2.5 cm x 18.4 cm x 9.5 cm )
(b-e) Four silver medals depict raised images of scenes associated with American history, along with text, which nearly encircles each image.
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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