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2008.96.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2008.96.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Suzy Belle Native American Doll in Red Fringed Dress
2008.96.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2008.96.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Suzy Belle Native American Doll in Red Fringed Dress

Artifact ID2008.96.2
Object Type Doll
Gifter
Maker (Peach Springs, Arizona)
Date before 1977
Medium plastic, felt, yarn, thread
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 12 in x D 5 in (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Suzy Belle doll has embroidered facial features and black hair, which is divided in two braids. She is wearing a red fringed dress with a matching sash and headband. Small clusters of red and light blue beads decorate her red boots.
Historical NoteRoy and Ruth Underwood and their employees donated five Suzy Belle dolls in April 1976. Women of the Hualapai Tribe of Arizona made the dolls by hand in the Hualapai Tribal Factory. Four of the dolls, two male and two female, wear Native American dress. The fifth doll is female and wears a colonial style Bicentennial dress.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President, and First Lady 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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