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2018.3.17; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.17; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Austrian Doll
2018.3.17; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.17; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Austrian Doll

Artifact ID2018.3.17
Object Type Doll
Date before 1977
Medium cloth, fabric, thread, lace, tassel, metal, plastic, fiber, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 2 1/4 in (26.7 cm x 11.4 cm x 5.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA doll with blonde hair and painted facial features wears a black and gold floral dress under a golden floral apron. A black top hat decorated by a golden tassel is on her head.
Historical NoteThis doll is from Susan Ford Bales' childhood doll collection. President Ford and Mrs. Ford may have purchased it during their trip to Austria on June 1 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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