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1983.53; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.53; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Polish Dolls
1983.53; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.53; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Polish Dolls

Artifact ID1983.53
Object Type Doll, Decorative
Gifter
Date before 1976
Medium acrylic, wood, cloth, metal, beads, clay, paint
DimensionsOverall H 22 in x W 13 3/4 in x D 7 3/4 in (55.9 cm x 34.9 cm x 19.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn acrylic display case with a wooden rectangular base holds two dolls. One is a female doll with long braided hair wearing a tall decorative hat and a white dress decorated with pink, red, and blue designs. The other is a male doll wearing a red and black hat and a long cream coat decorated with red and blue designs.
Historical NotePolish leader Edward Gierek gifted these dolls, wearing traditional Polish dress, during the President and Mrs. Ford’s state visit to Poland in 1975. The dolls wear traditional Polish folk costumesAdditional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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