Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Celtic Serving Dish
Artifact ID1981.01189.01
Object Type
Dish, Serving
Gifter
Seán Donlon
Maker
West & Son
(Irish silversmiths, beginning 1748, Dublin, Ireland)
Gifter
Eugene Fitzgerald
Date
20th Century
Medium
Metal (silver)
Dimensions6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis is a silver dish with Celtic designs. The dish has three feet and three handles.Historical NoteThe silver bowl was presented on the occasion of a St. Patrick's Day Luncheon March 17, 1981 at the residence of Irish Ambassador to the United States Sean Donlon, Washington, DC. President Reagan said, "Well, I came not bearing gifts of such value, but I did bring a Waterford glass filled with completely green jellybeans."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to 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 Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© West & Son
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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.
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WHORM Subject File Code: GI002 (Gifts to the President) Case File Number(s): 017000- 017399
Speech: Toast at a St. Patrick's Day Luncheon Hosted by the Irish Ambassador March 17, 1981
Photograph: St. Patrick's Day Luncheon at Irish Ambassador's residence 03/17/1981 c01229-01
WHORM Subject File Code: GI002 (Gifts to the President) Case File Number(s): 017000- 017399
Speech: Toast at a St. Patrick's Day Luncheon Hosted by the Irish Ambassador March 17, 1981
Photograph: St. Patrick's Day Luncheon at Irish Ambassador's residence 03/17/1981 c01229-01
