Sebastian Figurines
Artifact ID1981.36311.01a-b
Object Type
Figurine
Maker
Sebastian Minatures
(Hudson, MA)
Gifter
Joy and James Petrozzini
Date
20th Century
Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionThere are two ceramic figures; the first is of George Washington standing next to a cannon made by Sebastian. Text stamped in the base of the sculpture states "COPR 194 PIVOAETO" and "GEORGE WASHINGTON." The bottom of the sculpture is signed in ink "Joy Pettrozzini, KF/B/1" along with a yellow sticker with black text stating "SEBASTIAN Handcast & Hand Painted HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS MINIATURES." (.01a) The second figure is of a woman in a red dress standing next to a bust of Benjamin Franklin. Text stamped in the base of the sculpture states "MRS. RITTENHOUSE SQUARE" and "VCFR 1948." The bottom of the sculpture is signed in ink "Joy Pettrozzini, NS/C/1" along with a yellow sticker with black text stating "SEBASTIAN Handcast & Hand Painted HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS MINIATURES." (.01b)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.
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 - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Sebastian Miniatures
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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.
Person Depicted
George Washington
(President of the United States of America (1789-1797))
In Collection(s)