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1983.79 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.79 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Orange Jersey Dress
1983.79 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.79 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
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Orange Jersey Dress

Artifact ID1983.79 a-b
Object Type Dress
Designer (American, 1924 - 2021)
Date ca. 1973
Medium cotton, polyester, thread, metal, dye
DimensionsOverall (a) (dress) H 36 in x W 33 in (91.4 cm x 83.8 cm)
 Overall (b) (jacket) H 25 in x W 11 1/2 in (63.5 cm x 29.2 cm)
Physical Description(a) A knee-length orange jersey-knit dress has a drop waist and pleated skirt.

(b) An orange jacket has a turtleneck collar. It fastens with four buttons, which are sewn on the proper left side near the hem.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteFirst Lady Betty Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1983.
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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