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1983.54; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.54; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Balinese Doll
1983.54; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1983.54; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Balinese Doll

Artifact ID1983.54
Object Type Doll, Decorative
Gifter
Date before 1976
Medium fabric, thread, feather, trimming, sequin, plastic, paint, wood
DimensionsOverall H 17 in x W 15 in x D 3/4 in (43.2 cm x 38.1 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA female doll dressed as a dancer wears an outfit made of green, white, and purple organza decorated with peacock feathers, gold sequins, and gold trim. She also wears a matching headdress. Her arms are outstretched, and her head is turned to the proper right. She is positioned on a square wooden base.
Historical NoteThe wife of Aang Kunaefi, governor of Bandung, Indonesia, gifted this Balinese doll to Susan Ford in December 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to Susan Ford during the Ford Administration. 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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