1989.1039.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Navy Blue Dress and Sequined Shrug
Artifact ID1988.1039.1 a-b
Object Type
Dress
Designer
Frankie Welch
(American, 1924 - 2021)
Date
ca.1975
Medium
fabric, sequin, thread, metal
DimensionsOverall (a) (Dress) H 37 1/2 in x W 12 in (95.3 cm x 30.5 cm )
Overall (b) (Shrug) H 14 1/2 in x W 16 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 41.9 cm )
Physical Description(a,b) A navy blue shrug covered with sequins is worn over a matching dress, which has a v-neckline. A long piece of fabric hangs from each end of the shrug; it is meant to be tied above the waistline.Overall (b) (Shrug) H 14 1/2 in x W 16 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 41.9 cm )
Historical NoteBetty Ford wore this dress during the Swearing-In in of Vice President Rockefeller on December 19, 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)
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