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1987.95.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.95.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Bronze Hard Hat
1987.95.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.95.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Bronze Hard Hat

Artifact ID1987.95.1
Object Type Hat, Hard
Maker
Date ca.1984
Medium plastic, metal, rubber
DimensionsOverall H 7 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 11 in (17.8 cm x 21.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA bronze hard hat features a square golden plaque engraved with rows of horizontal text on the front.
Historical NotePresident Gerald R. Ford wore this hat on an exclusive tour of the Bob Hope Cultural Center in Palm Springs, California in January 1987; the tour allowed attendees to see the building's interior while it was under construction.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1987.
Credit LineGift of Mr. Bob Berry
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Related to the Post-Presidential Life of Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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