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1988.1039.10; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.1039.10; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Pink and Orange Chiffon Gown
1988.1039.10; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.1039.10; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Pink and Orange Chiffon Gown

Artifact ID1988.1039.10
Object Type Gown
Designer (American, 1924 - 2021)
Date ca.1974
Medium chiffon, satin, metal, thread
DimensionsOverall H 55 in x W 13 in (139.7 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionA dress is made of two layers of pink and orange chiffon, which cover opaque white fabric. The top portion is covered by a matching capelet.
Historical NoteBetty Ford wore this dress during her time as First Lady to St. Vincents Hospital 75th Anniv. Gala, in Birmingham Alabama on September 7th, 1974; to the Mardi Gras Ball on Feburary 1st, 1974; and to the University of Miami "Founders" Dinner at Fountaineblau on Feburary 27th, 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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