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1988.1039.5a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.1039.5a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Orange Chiffon Gown
1988.1039.5a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.1039.5a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Orange Chiffon Gown

Artifact ID1988.1039.5 a
Object Type Gown, Evening
Designer (Cuban-American, 1930 - 2014)
Date ca.1975
Medium chiffon, sequin, fabric, metal, thread
DimensionsOverall (a) H 56 3/4 in x W 27 in (144.1 cm x 68.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA floor-length orange chiffon gown has a high neckline and long sleeves. Clusters of Iridescent sequins create a floral pattern throughout the fabric. Rows of silver sequins decorate the neckline, cuffs, and waistline.

Historical NoteBetty Ford wore this dress during her time as First Lady and after, including at a state dinner in Madrid, Spain on May 31, 1975; the American Film Institute dinner in Los Angeles, California, honoring film director William Wyler on March 9, 1975; and the Golden Slipper Club award dinner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 26, 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteFirst Lady Betty Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1988.
Credit LineGift of First Lady Betty 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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