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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Hausmann's New Orleans Paperweight
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Hausmann's New Orleans Paperweight

Artifact ID1984.92013.01
Object Type Sculpture
Maker (New Orleans, LA)
Date 1984
Medium Glass (crystal)
Dimensions5 × 6 in. (12.7 × 15.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionA clear sculpture with an etched design depicting an alligator and mermaid with the number “84.” Carved into the bottom is text stating, "Hausmann's New Orleans 1/10 LS Watson."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Nancy 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.
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Hausmann's 1984
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