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2018.3.13; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.13; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Spanish Female Doll
2018.3.13; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.13; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Spanish Female Doll

Artifact ID2018.3.13
Object Type Doll
Date before 1976
Medium fabric, cloth, thread, lace, tassel, plastic, metal, paint
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 2 in (19.1 cm x 15.2 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA doll with black hair and painted facial features wears a vertically striped dress under an elaborate blue coat decorated with golden trim. The coat's lining features symmetrical designs made of beads and sequins on either side of the lower half. A matching blue and gold hat is on the doll's head.
Historical NoteThis doll is from Susan Ford Bales' childhood doll collection. The President and Mrs. Ford may have purchased it during their trip to Madrid, Spain from May 31 to June 1, 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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