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1987.690.5; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.690.5; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Yellow Jersey Dress
1987.690.5; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.690.5; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Yellow Jersey Dress

Artifact ID1987.690.5
Object Type Dress
Designer (Cuban-American, 1930 - 2014)
Date ca.1976
Medium textile, plastic, metal, thread
DimensionsOverall H 41 in x W 12 1/2 in (104.1 cm x 31.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pleated yellow dress features white cuffs and a white Chelsea collar, which is positioned off to the side. A matching yellow sash is tied around the waist.
Historical NoteBetty Ford wore this dress during her time as First Lady to Convention Session 3 (Rules) Kemper Arena-Youth Rally with Tony Orlando (Uptown Theater) Kansas City on August 8th, 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteFirst Lady Betty Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1987.
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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