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1987.690.1 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.690.1 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Beige Floral Dress, Jacket, and Belt
1987.690.1 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.690.1 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Beige Floral Dress, Jacket, and Belt

Artifact ID1987.690.1 a-d
Object Type Dress, Day
Designer (American, 1943 - 2013)
Date ca.1975
Medium cotton, thread, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall H 45 in x W 24 in (114.3 cm x 61 cm )
Physical Description(a–c) A beige jacket printed with cream flowers has two pockets below the collar and is fastened by a vertical row of tortoise-shell buttons. It covers a matching dress and belt, which fastens around the waistline, giving the jacket a peplum style appearance.
Historical NoteBetty Ford wore this dress during her time as First Lady.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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