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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
The 1985 Presidential Inauguration Day Plate
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

The 1985 Presidential Inauguration Day Plate

Artifact ID1985.40642.01
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Gifter
Maker (Artist)
Maker
Date 1985
Medium Ceramic (porcelain), Metal (24kt gold)
Dimensions8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA deep blue porcelain commemorative plate with 24 kt gold detailing. Written around the edge is "To Commemorate the Inauguration of Ronald Wilson Reagan Fortieth President of the United States of America Second Term January 21, 1985." On the back is written "The 1985 Presidential Inauguration Day Plate. Designed for the Fleetwood Collection by Jeffery Matthews in Commemoration of the Inauguration of Ronald Wilson Reagan President of the United States of America at Washington, District of Columbia January 21, 1985 1 of a limited edition of 9500 plates."
Historical Note1985 Inaugural Commemorative Plate. Blue porcelain plate trimmed in gold, with center design of an eagle and flag in gold. Written around the edge is "To Commemorate the Inauguration of Ronald Wilson Reagan Fortieth President of the United States of America Second Term January 21, 1985." On the back is written "The 1985 Presidential Inauguration Day Plate. Designed for the Fleetwood Collection by Jeffery Matthews in Commemoration of the Inauguration of Ronald Wilson Reagan President of the United States of America at Washington, District of Columbia January 21 1985 1 of a limited edition of 9500 plates."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence 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 the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
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.
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