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2018.3.71; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.71; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Japanese Doll in Light Blue Kimono
2018.3.71; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.71; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Japanese Doll in Light Blue Kimono

Artifact ID2018.3.71 a-f
Object Type Doll
Date before 2018
Medium porcelain, fabric, fiber, paint, thread, tassel, wood
DimensionsOverall H 17 1/2 in x W 9 1/4 in x D 6 in (44.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical Description(a-f) A black-haired doll with painted facial features is wearing a light blue kimono with a white, purple, and green floral print. It is lined with red and white vertically striped fabric. Tassels dangle from a red and white obi around her waist.
Historical NoteThis doll is from Susan Ford Bales' childhood doll collection.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteFirst 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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