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2008.90; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2008.90; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Elderly Doll in Red and Black Dress
2008.90; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2008.90; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Elderly Doll in Red and Black Dress

Artifact ID2008.90
Object Type Doll
Maker
Gifter
Date before 1977
Medium silk, satin, velvet, lace, yarn, wood, metal, cotton, plastic, thread
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 10 in x D 10 in (33 cm x 25.4 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA doll with an elderly appearance wears a navy blue velvet dress under a white lace apron. A red jacket with puffy sleeves and a hood covers the top portion of the dress. Two pins protrude from a red, white, and blue doile that the doll holds in her hands.
Historical NoteMrs. Carol H. Marino of Burlington, New Jersey donated the doll, named "Grandma Liberty," on February 18, 1976. She sent the doll to Betty Ford as a Bicentennial gift.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President, and Betty Ford donated it to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2008.
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 are thereof unrestricted.
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