Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Waterford Decanter
Artifact ID1984.01693.06a-c
Object Type
Decanter
Gifter
Michael Leahy
Maker
Waterford Crystal
(Irish manufacturer, active 1783-present)
Date
1984
Medium
Glass (crystal), Metal (brass)
Dimensions10 × 7 in. (25.4 × 17.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionA clear glass crystal ship style decanter (.06a) with matching stopper (.06b). On the front of the decanter is a green Waterford sticker. Included with the decanter is a brass plaque (.06c) with engraved text stating, "TO COMMEMORATE PRESIDENT REAGAN'S VISIT TO IRELAND JUNE 1984 IRISH MIST LIQUEUR COMPANY LIMITED."Historical NoteWaterford crystal decanter which was filled with Irish Mist whiskey. Traces of whiskey are still in the bottom. The plaque reads, "TO COMMEMORATE PRESIDENT REAGAN'S VISIT TO IRELAND JUNE 1984 IRISH MIST LIQUEUR COMPANY LIMITED." It was given during a trip to Ireland June 1-4, 1984.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Waterford Crystal 1984
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