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Key to the City of Little Rock, presented to Ella Fitzgerald

Object Details

Description

Key to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. During her national tours, communities awarded jazz vocalist, Ella Fitzgerald, a key to their city. This key is made of metal with blue enamel trim. The key is cast:

CITY OF ROSES
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK
ARKANSAS

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
presenter
City of Little Rock
recipient
Fitzgerald, Ella
Credit Line
Fitzgerald 1989 Trust (through Richard D. Rosman)
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
enamel (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5/8 in x 1 5/8 in x 1/2 in; 1.5875 cm x 4.1275 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name
key
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