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2018.3.41; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.41; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Kashmiri Doll
2018.3.41; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.41; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Kashmiri Doll

Artifact ID2018.3.41
Object Type Doll
Date before 1977
Medium textile, thread, fiber, wicker, plastic, paint
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/4 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 2 in (29.8 cm x 8.9 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA black-haired fabric doll is balancing a wicker basket lined with red fabric on her head. She is wearing an orange garment over purple pants, which have a geometric print. Her face and upper body are wrapped in a piece of transparent purple fabric.
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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