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2018.3.50; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.50; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Inuit Female Doll
2018.3.50; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.50; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Inuit Female Doll

Artifact ID2018.3.50
Object Type Doll
Maker
Gifter
Gifter
Date before 1976
Medium fabric, thread, wood, plastic, paint, fiber
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 4 3/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (26.7 cm x 12.1 cm x 7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA doll with light brown hair and embroidered facial features is wearing a fur ensemble; a fluffy hood encircles her face. A small child doll is tucked behind her, and its embroidered face is above her proper right shoulder.
Historical NoteThis doll is from Susan Ford Bales' childhood doll collection. Thomas and Myrtle Johnson gave President Gerald R. Ford a pair of dolls when he visited Alaska in 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. First Daughter Susan Ford Bales donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2018.
Credit LineGift of Susan Ford Bales
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 are thereof unrestricted.
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