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2018.3.8; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.8; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Belgian Doll
2018.3.8; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.8; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Belgian Doll

Artifact ID2018.3.8
Object Type Doll
Date before 1976
Medium plastic, fiber, fabric, thread, burlap, felt, wood
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/4 in x W 7 3/4 in x D 2 1/2 in (26 cm x 19.7 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA blonde doll is wearing a white headdress and a black and green plaid dress under a blue apron.
Historical NoteThis doll is from Susan Ford Bales' childhood doll collection. President Ford and Mrs. Ford may have purchased during their trip to Brussels, Belgium on May 28 to 31, 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteFirst Daughter Susan Ford Bales donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2018.
Credit LineGift of Susan Ford Bales
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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