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2007.360.4; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2007.360.4; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Ronald Reagan Campaign Straw Hat
2007.360.4; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2007.360.4; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Ronald Reagan Campaign Straw Hat

Artifact ID2007.360.4
Object Type Hat
Date 1976
Medium plastic, fabric, ribbon, paper, ink, celluloid, metal
DimensionsOverall Diam 17 in x H 4 1/4 in (10.8 cm x 43.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white straw-style hat is decorated with fake red and blue flowers, two campaign buttons, and a horizontally striped red, white, and blue ribbon. The hat's crown displays capital navy blue letters.
Historical NoteThe Republican National Convention was held in Kansas City, MO from August 16 to 19, 1976. President Ford won on the first ballot, earning 1,187 votes against Governor Reagan's 1,070. This hat was worn during the convention.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2007.
Credit LineGift of Dr. Mark D. Griffith
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCongressional, Presidential, and Gubernatorial Campaign Artifacts (74627951)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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