1987.690.6a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Bright Green Dress
Artifact ID1987.690.6 a-c
Object Type
Dress
Designer
Frankie Welch
(American, 1924 - 2021)
Date
ca. 1973
Medium
leather, linen, metal, thread
DimensionsOverall (Dress a) H 38 1/2 in x W 29 in (97.8 cm x 73.7 cm )
Piece (Belt b) L 3 in x W 32 1/2 in (82.6 cm x 7.6 cm )
Piece (Scarf c) L 7 3/4 in x W 33 in (83.8 cm x 19.7 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.Piece (Belt b) L 3 in x W 32 1/2 in (82.6 cm x 7.6 cm )
Piece (Scarf c) L 7 3/4 in x W 33 in (83.8 cm x 19.7 cm )
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford Administration. It was received by First Lady Betty Ford, until she donated it to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1987.
Credit LineGift of 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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