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1999.1.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1999.1.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Chowder and Marching Club Apron
1999.1.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1999.1.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Chowder and Marching Club Apron

Artifact ID1999.1.3
Object Type Apron, Cooking
Date ca. 1949
Medium cotton, felt, thread
DimensionsOverall H 42 in x W 28 in (106.7 cm x 71.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA vertically-striped blue and white apron features a round white patch. It depicts a red outline of a figure who is holding a large spoon and wearing a chef's hat. Curved blue text is above the image.
Historical NoteDuring his first year in Congress, Gerald Ford helped organized the Chowder and Marching club, a group of young Republican Congressmen. Fellow House member Richard Nixon also helped organize the group.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was donated by President Ford to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1999.
Credit LineGift of President Gerald R. Ford
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesSundry Artifacts (74657250)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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