1988.1039.21; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Beige Wool Dress
Artifact ID1988.1039.21 a-c
Object Type
Dress
Designer
Luis Estévez
(Cuban-American, 1930 - 2014)
Date
ca.1975
Medium
wool, cotton, satin, plastic, dye, thread
DimensionsOverall (a) (Dress) H 42 in x W 12 1/2 in (106.7 cm x 31.8 cm )
Overall (b) (Belt) H 2 1/2 in x W 31 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 80 cm )
Overall (c) (Belt) H 2 1/2 in x W 30 in (6.4 cm x 76.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA beige knee-length long-sleeve dress features a matching scarf and belt.Overall (b) (Belt) H 2 1/2 in x W 31 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 80 cm )
Overall (c) (Belt) H 2 1/2 in x W 30 in (6.4 cm x 76.2 cm )
Historical NoteBetty Ford wore this dress on a tour of Rome's Quirinal Palace, the residence of Italian President Giovanni Leone, in June 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteFirst Lady Betty Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1988.
Credit LineGift of First Lady Betty Ford
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 thereof is unrestricted.
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