1987.385; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Portrait of Betty Ford in Orange Dress

Artifact ID1987.385

Date 1975

Medium canvas, paint, wood, metal, paper

DimensionsOverall H 58 1/2 in x W 40 in x D 3 in (148.6 cm x 101.6 cm x 7.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionA rectangular vertical painting depicts Betty Ford wearing an orange dress in an outdoor setting. She is standing upright with her hands resting on a white rail. Orange and yellow flowers climb up its side. White clouds against a blue sky are in the background. It is framed in a decorative light-colored wooden frame.
Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to First Lady Betty 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 1987 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 SeriesPublic Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)

Use Restriction Status Restricted – Possibly

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