1987.17; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
McArthur High School Baseball Cap
Artifact ID1987.17
Object Type
Cap, Baseball
Gifter
Charlie Patterson
Maker
AJD Cap Company
Date
ca. 1976
Medium
fabric, plastic, netting
DimensionsOverall H 5 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 9 1/2 in (12.7 cm x 19.1 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA red and white baseball cap features a white letter "M" on the front.Historical NoteThe item was presented by a member of the general public to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford in October 1976. The item was personally presented during a football game in Huston, Texas. A red and white matching football jersey accompanied the item.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to Ford and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in September 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPublic Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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