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2008.117.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.117.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1976 Campaign Maroon Beanie
2008.117.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2008.117.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
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1976 Campaign Maroon Beanie

Artifact ID2008.117.2
Object Type Beanie
Date ca. 1976
Medium yarn, thread, fabric
DimensionsOverall H 10 in x W 8 1/4 in x D 1 1/4 in (25.4 cm x 21 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA maroon knit hat displays horizontal white text across the front. The bottom portion is folded upward, which creates a band. A round yellow patch features an image of an elephant wearing a football helmet as it crushes a peanut in its trunk; it is attached to the front of the band. A maroon and white pom-pom decorates the top of the crown.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteSusan Ford Bales donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2008.
Credit LineGift of Susan Ford Bales
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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