Skip to main content
2018.3.80; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.80; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Baby Doll in White Dress
2018.3.80; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2018.3.80; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Baby Doll in White Dress

Artifact ID2018.3.80 a-b
Object Type Doll
Date before 2018
Medium lace, fabric, thread, ribbon, porcelain, glass, plastic, fiber, paint
DimensionsOverall H 19 in x W 12 in x D 9 in (48.3 cm x 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical Description(a-b) A blue-eyed baby doll with painted facial features is wearing a pale blue garment over a long white dress; lace accents decorate both pieces. An ivory ribbon fastens a matching bonnet below the doll's chin.
Historical NoteThis baby doll belonged to Betty Ford (then Betty Bloomer) during her childhood.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.
Collections