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1987.461.3.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.461.3.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Blue Hard Hat
1987.461.3.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.461.3.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Blue Hard Hat

Artifact ID1987.461.3.1
Object Type Hat, Hard
Maker
Gifter
Date ca. 1971
Medium plastic, elastic, metal, rubber
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/4 in x W 8 in x D 11 1/2 in (18.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA light blue plastic hard hat features a golden square plaque, which displays lines of horizontal blue text.
Historical NotePresident Ford received this hard-hat from Diamond M Drilling Company while visiting the New Era off-shore drilling rig in April 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Ford during his term in office. It was presented to Ford and maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in 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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