Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Economic Punch
Artifact ID1981.10084.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
Steve Knittel
Maker
Steve Knittel
(Ozark, MO)
Date
1980-1981
Medium
Wood
Dimensions6 × 8 in. (15.2 × 20.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA hand-carved wooden sculpture of President Reagan dressed as a cowboy punching an opened mouth dragon clutched in his hand. The body of the dragon is coiled around something that looks like arrows.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 - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Steve Knittel
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.
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.
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryTokens and Treasures: Gifts to Twelve Presidents (1996-1997), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and National Archives Building;
Faces of Reagan (1995), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library;
Portraits by the People (1993), Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery