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1987.385; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1987.385; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Portrait of Betty Ford in Orange Dress
1987.385; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1987.385; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
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Portrait of Betty Ford in Orange Dress

Artifact ID1987.385
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist
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.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Betty Ford received the National Art Association's 1975 Distinguished Woman of the Year Award; the association gifted her with this painting at their dinner event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA on May 19, 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford administration. It was presented to her and maintained at the White House Gift Unit 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 (74627970)
Use Restriction Status Restricted – Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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