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1988.296; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.296; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Leather Football Helmet
1988.296; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.296; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
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Leather Football Helmet

Artifact ID1988.296
Object Type Helmet, Football
Maker
Date ca. 1932
Medium leather, thread
DimensionsOverall H 8 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 8 in (20.3 cm x 16.5 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA blue and yellow helmet has brown ear flaps. Round ventilation holes encircle the top.
Historical NoteGerald R. Ford likely wore this helmet when he played football for the University of Michigan's Wolverines in 1932 and 1933.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum received the item circa 1980s.
Credit LineDonor unknown
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the Family of Gerald and Betty Ford (74627970)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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