Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Wicker Purse
Artifact ID1981.04509.01
Object Type
Purse
Date
20th Century
Medium
Wicker, Metal (gold, silver), Gemstone (ruby), Glass
Dimensions6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis is a hexagonal-shaped purse made of wicker with a gold-plated silver handle and rubies throughout. On top of the lid is the Royal Thai crest. A mirror is set into the interior of the hinged lid.Historical NoteThe purse was given to First Lady Nancy Reagan prior to her meeting with Queen Sirikit November 5, 1981.
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 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 - Possibly
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