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2018.3.35; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.35; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Dancing Couple Dolls
2018.3.35; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.35; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Dancing Couple Dolls

Artifact ID2018.3.35
Object Type Doll
Date before 1977
Medium fabric, thread, lace, tassel, wood, fiber, paint, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall H 7 3/4 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 3 1/4 in (19.7 cm x 10.8 cm x 8.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pair of dolls with painted features and brown hair are attached to a rectangular brown base. One doll is wearing a white shirt and a red apron printed with flowers under a brown vest. The other doll is wearing a black hat, a white shirt under a matching vest, and white pants.
Historical NoteThese dolls are 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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