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2018.3.74; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.74; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Japanese Male Hina Doll
2018.3.74; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.74; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Japanese Male Hina Doll

Artifact ID2018.3.74 a-f
Object Type Doll
Date before 2018
Medium porcelain, plastic, paint, fabric, thread, tassel, ribbon, wood, fiber
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/4 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 7 3/4 in (26 cm x 26.7 cm x 19.7 cm )
Physical Description(a-f) A black-haired doll with painted facial features is wearing a golden floral kimono, which is lined with multicolored, bright fabric. He is sitting on a rectangular striped platform, mounted on a larger black platform.
Historical NoteThis doll is a traditional Japanese Hina doll associated with the Hinamatsuri Festival, also known as Doll's Day or Girl's Day, held on March 3 each year.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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