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Gerald Ford: Presidential Seal Hooked Rug Used in President Ford's Home Office in Rancho Mirage, California....
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Gerald Ford: Presidential Seal Hooked Rug Used in President Ford's Home Office in Rancho Mirage, California. Ellen Ford, the wife of President Ford's brother Dick, hooked the rug during President Ford's presidency. It was presented to President Ford in the family quarters during a trip to the White House on February 1, 1975. It was the only time that she and Dick Ford spent the night in the White House. The 60" diameter area rug shows some light wear along the bottom edge. White House photo courtesy of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, Photographer David Hume Kennerly. Proceeds of this auction will be used for the new Student Learning Center being developed by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. This lot will be accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Steve Ford.Auction Info
2012 December 11-12 Political, Western Legends & Americana Signature Auction - Dallas #6092 (go to Auction Home page)
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December, 2012
11th-12th
Tuesday-Wednesday
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