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2018.3.40; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.40; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Flamenco Dancer Doll
2018.3.40; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.40; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Flamenco Dancer Doll

Artifact ID2018.3.40
Object Type Doll
Date before 1977
Medium fabric, thread, fringe, lace, metal, paper, ink, fiber
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 10 in (27.9 cm x 26.7 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA black-haired doll with painted facial features is wearing a tiered long-sleeved white dress; black trim decorates each layer. Long blue fringe is attached to the upper portion of the dress, and the ends of it fall just below the waistline. Three red roses decorate her hair, and she holds a castanet in each hand.
Historical NoteThis doll is from Susan Ford Bales' childhood doll collection. President Ford and Mrs. Ford may have purchased it during their trip to Spain on May 31 to June 1, 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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