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2018.3.19; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.19; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Irish Doll in Blue Shawl
2018.3.19; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.19; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Irish Doll in Blue Shawl

Artifact ID2018.3.19
Object Type Doll, Decorative
Date before 1977
Medium cloth, fabric, thread, plastic, paint, fiber, wood, adhesive, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 5 1/2 in x W 2 1/2 in x D 1 1/2 in (14 cm x 6.4 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA doll with red hair and painted features wears a long blue shawl over a red dress. She also wears a white apron around her waist.
Historical NoteThis doll is from Susan Ford Bales' childhood doll collection.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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