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1988.1039.6; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.1039.6; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Green and Pink Gown with Silver Sequins
1988.1039.6; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.1039.6; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Green and Pink Gown with Silver Sequins

Artifact ID1988.1039.6
Object Type Gown
Designer (Cuban-American, 1930 - 2014)
Date ca.1976
Medium chiffon, sequin, thread, metal
DimensionsOverall H 54 1/2 in x W 12 in (138.4 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA green and pink gown features silver sequins arranged in a wavy design throughout the bodice and the upper portion of its sheer flowing sleeves. The design disperses into single sequins sparsely placed throughout the lower portion of the sleeves. A long train is attached to the back of the dress.


Historical NoteBetty Ford wore this dress during her time as first lady to the Washington Fashion Benefit Gala at the opening of Bloomingdales in Tysons Corner, Virginia on September 8, 1976. She also wore it after her time as first lady to a fundraising dinner event for Eisenhower Medical Center, on April 13, 1977.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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