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2018.3.9; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.9; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Romanian Doll in Colorful Dress
2018.3.9; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.9; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Romanian Doll in Colorful Dress

Artifact ID2018.3.9
Object Type Doll
Date before 1976
Medium plastic, fiber, fabric, thread, cloth, bronze
DimensionsOverall H 9 3/4 in x W 3 3/4 in x D 3 1/2 in (24.8 cm x 9.5 cm x 8.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA doll with brown hair and painted facial features wears a red, beige, brown, and green striped dress over a white shirt. She also wears a red scarf with a blue and yellow paisley design over her hair.
Historical NoteThis doll is from Susan Ford Bales' childhood doll collection. President Ford and Mrs. Ford may have purchased it during their trip to Romania on August 2 to 3, 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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