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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Reagan Silhouettes
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Reagan Silhouettes

Artifact ID1981.10692.01-.02
Object Type Drawing
Maker (Delphi, IN)
Date 1981
Medium Paper, Ink, Glass, Metal
Dimensions.01a: 10 1/4 × 8 1/4 × 1/2 in. (26 × 21 × 1.3 cm)
.01b: 10 1/2 × 8 1/2 × 1/2 in. (26.7 × 21.6 × 1.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA set of name silhouettes of President Ronald Reagan and Mrs. Reagan. The drawing of President Reagan has his head made out of the word "Ronald," and the body designed to look like a suit with tails is made out of the word "Reagan" in black ink. The male figure is holding a walking cane. The drawing of Mrs. Reagan has a bonnet made out of the word "Nancy" and a dress out of the word "Reagan" in black ink. The female figure is holding a bouquet with pink centers. The bottom right corner of each silhouette is signed "Lois Powlen" in black ink. The back of each drawing has a stamp stating "Lois G. Powlen R. R. #3 Box 104A Delphi, Indiana 46923 Phone (219) 652 -2611."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan and 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© Lois G. Powlen
Copyright or other proprietary rights are 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 these 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.