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1981.14.39; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.14.39; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Gerald R. Ford's Khaki Naval Shirt
1981.14.39; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.14.39; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Gerald R. Ford's Khaki Naval Shirt

Artifact ID1981.14.39
Object Type Shirt, Dress
Maker
Date ca. 1945
Medium fabric, plastic, thread, ink
Physical DescriptionA long-sleeved button-down khaki shirt features a collar and a single breast pocket on the proper left. Black horizontal text is stamped near the edge on the hem on the proper right.
Historical NoteLieutenant Gerald R. Ford wore this shirt when he served in the U.S. Navy and on the USS Monterey during World War II.Additional Details
Custodial History NotePresident Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1981.
Credit LineGift of President Gerald R. Ford
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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