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2018.3.36; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.36; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Mazowsze Doll
2018.3.36; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.36; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Mazowsze Doll

Artifact ID2018.3.36
Object Type Doll
Date before 1977
Medium fabric, thread, fiber, lace, plastic, metal, wood, ink
DimensionsOverall H 8 3/4 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 4 in (22.2 cm x 14.6 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA blonde doll is wearing a white floral shirt beneath an apron dress, which is decorated with vertical colorful stripes and multiple rows of decorative trim. Pink roses accent a purple scarf that is tied below her chin.
Historical NoteThis doll is from Susan Ford Bales' childhood doll collection. President Ford and Mrs. Ford may have purchased it during their trip to Poland on July 28 to 29, 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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