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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Jordanian Silver Cigarette Box
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Jordanian Silver Cigarette Box

Artifact ID1985.00601.01
Object Type Box, Cigarette
Gifter
Maker (Germany)
Gifter
Date c. 1952-1985
Medium Metal (silver), Wood, Fabric (suede)
DimensionsCigarette Box: 7 1/2 × 5 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (19.1 × 13.3 × 3.8 cm)
 Suede Box: 10 × 7 1/2 × 2 1/4 in. (25.4 × 19.1 × 5.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionA sterling silver cigarette box with a wood lined interior. The top of the box is engraved with the King and Queen of Jordan's signatures, along with the Royal Jordanian crest. The box was created by Deyhle and enclosed in a suede box for storage.

Historical NoteKing Hussein of Jordan came for a working visit to the White House on May 29, 1985. While President Reagan and the king and Jordanian officials were meeting, Nancy Reagan had tea with Queen Noor in the White House residence Yellow Oval Room. There she gave her the silver box.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and was on display in the White House 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 - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan 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.
Country/CultureJordanPlace MadeGermany
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryFirst Lady Gallery, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (2011- ); White House-Residence-2nd Floor Center Hall (Reagan Administration)