1987.690.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Brown and Burgundy Floral Dress
Artifact ID1987.690.2 a-c
Object Type
Dress
Designer
Albert Capraro
(American, 1943 - 2013)
Date
ca.1977
Medium
cotton, velvet, dye, metal
DimensionsOverall (a) (Dress) H 43 1/2 in x W 12 1/2 in (110.5 cm x 31.8 cm )
Overall (b) (Vest) H 18 in x W 13 1/2 in (45.7 cm x 34.3 cm )
Overall (c) (Scarf) H 2 in x W 74 in (5.1 cm x 188 cm )
Physical DescriptionA velvet burgundy vest is worn over a tan A-line dress, which features a brown and burgundy floral print. A matching scarf is tied around the neck.Overall (b) (Vest) H 18 in x W 13 1/2 in (45.7 cm x 34.3 cm )
Overall (c) (Scarf) H 2 in x W 74 in (5.1 cm x 188 cm )
Historical NoteBetty Ford wore this dress on a number of occasions- Enroute to Saltlake, Marriott Dinner. Enroute LA Hilton on November 29th, 1977; To Russia to visit a Ballet school; Enroute P.S. from NYC on December 10th, 1977; Enroute from LA to P.S on Febuary 2nd, 1978; and on a shopping trip in LA with Laura Maki.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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