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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Seven Stars
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Seven Stars

Artifact ID1986.00497.01
Object Type Work, Visual
Gifter
Maker (Japan)
Date 1986
Medium Metal (copper, aluminum), Plastic, Fabric
DimensionsOverall: 26 x 23 x 2 1/4 in. (66 x 58.4 x 5.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionA copper reposse depicting the abstract likeness of the space shuttle Challenger crew Christa Mcauliffe, Francis R. Scobee, Ellison S. Onizuka, Ronald E. McNair, Michael J. Smith, Gregory Jarvis and Judith A. Resnik in blue orbs surrounding a larger blue orb with a gold cross superimposed over it. The artwork is in an aluminum frame with beige matting under plexiglass. The verso is backed in green with a wire hanger, and a sticker with information about the artist in Japanese.Historical NoteThe plaque was presented to Mike Mansfield, the United States Ambassador to Japan (1977-1988), Mutsuo Kimura, the President of the House of Councillors of the National Diet of Japan, during the Tokyo Economic Summit in 1986.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President 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
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/CultureJapan
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