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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Elephant Bank
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Elephant Bank

Artifact ID1981.03306.01
Object Type Bank, Still
Maker (Reynolds Toys, Falls Church, VA)
Gifter
Date 20th Century
Medium Metal, Paint
Dimensions4 in. (10.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionA metal bank made to look like an elephant balancing a giant jelly bean above its head while standing on a blue base. A white blanket on the elephant's back has "King" written in blue on one side and "Bean" on the other. On the base, "81" is written in gold on one side and "Reagan" on the other. The bottom is embossed with the number 100.
Historical NoteThe bank was given to Rex Scouten, the Chief Usher of the White House, for President Ronald Reagan by the gifter.
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.
Subjects
Jelly Beans
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