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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Belt Buckle - Statue of Liberty Centennial
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Belt Buckle - Statue of Liberty Centennial

Artifact ID1985.00907.01
Object Type Buckle, Belt
Gifter
Maker (Artist, Studio City, CA)
Date 1985
Medium Metal (bronze)
Dimensions2 5/8 × 3 3/4 × 1/2 in. (6.7 × 9.5 × 1.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA bronze oval belt buckle depicting three images of the Statue of Liberty. The center image is surrounded by engraved text stating "LIBERTY, 1886-1986." The back of the belt buckle is engraved with flowers and text stating, "SCULPTOR AL SHELTON STUDIO CITY, CA, BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE, A LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE, NO. ONE 1, TO RONALD REAGAN."
Historical NoteThe buckle was given when President Ronald Reagan visited California in August 1985.
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.
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryGifts to the President (2006-2007), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library