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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Two Hundred Years of Presidents Plate
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Two Hundred Years of Presidents Plate

Artifact ID1981.30210.01
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Gifter
Date 1976-1981
Medium Ceramic
Dimensions10 in. (25.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA ceramic commemorative plate depicting the cameo photographs with the dates of all the United States Presidents up to Jimmy Carter around an Eagle at the center of the plate. Covering the eagle is a sticker with an image of Ronald Reagan, which states, "Conservatives For Reagan." The back of the plate is inscribed with blue-black ink stating "1.20.981 Margie Jeffrey of Dallas TX. With Love and Blessings To our president MR. Ronald Reagan." Stamped on the back of the plate by the manufacturer is "TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF PRESIDENTS WARNING FOR DECORATIVE PURPOSE ONLY NOT TO BE USED FOR SERVING FOODS." Along with a blue "MADE IN JAPAN" sticker.
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.
Person Depicted Jimmy Carter (President of the United States of America (1977-1981))
Place MadeJapan
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