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1987.690.6a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.690.6a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Bright Green Dress
1987.690.6a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.690.6a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Bright Green Dress

Artifact ID1987.690.6 a-c
Object Type Dress
Designer (American, 1924 - 2021)
Date ca. 1973
Medium textile, thread, metal
DimensionsOverall (a) (Dress) H 38 1/2 in x W 29 in (97.8 cm x 73.7 cm )
 Overall (b) (Belt) H 3 in x W 32 1/2 in (7.6 cm x 82.6 cm )
 Overall (c) (Scarf) H 7 3/4 in x W 33 in (19.7 cm x 83.8 cm )
Physical Description(a–c) A pleated bright green long sleeved dress features vertical ribbing down the center of the front of the garment. Belt loops made of thread are attached to the waistline, and they support a wide matching belt. The accompanying white scarf features a pink and green polka dot pattern.
Historical NoteBetty Ford wore this dress on numerous occasions- during the announcement of Gerald R. Ford as Vice President on October 12th. 1973; for the cover of McCall's magazine on February 3rd, 1974; for an appearance on T.V. Channel 5 on February 3rd, 1974; for Heart Luncheon on February 4th, on 1974; for a Luncheon with Henry Kissinger on February 18th, 1974; For the First Tour of the White House's Press Conference on August 13th, 1974.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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