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2018.3.30; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.30; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Guatemalan Female Doll
2018.3.30; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.30; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Guatemalan Female Doll

Artifact ID2018.3.30
Object Type Doll
Date before 1977
Medium fabric, thread, straw, wood, twine, wicker, metal, fiber
DimensionsOverall H 8 in x W 2 1/2 in x D 2 1/4 in (20.3 cm x 6.4 cm x 5.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA doll's hair is covered by a purple scarf, and a straw basket is on top of her head. She is wearing a red and yellow top and a long black skirt with a pattern made of vertical and horizontal white lines. A white sling tied around her proper right shoulder holds a small baby doll.
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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