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2018.3.72; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.72; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Japanese Geisha Doll in Red Kimono
2018.3.72; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.72; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Japanese Geisha Doll in Red Kimono

Artifact ID2018.3.72
Object Type Doll
Date before 1995
Medium plastic, fiber, fabric, ribbon, thread, paint
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/2 in x W 8 1/4 in x D 7 in (39.4 cm x 21 cm x 17.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pink and red flower decorates a doll's black hair. She has painted facial features and is wearing a bright red kimono, which features a blue and gold floral print. She is holding a golden hand fan in her proper left hand.
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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