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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Official White House Candy
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Official White House Candy

Artifact ID1981.03045.01
Object Type Painting
Artist (Katonah, NY)
Date 1981
Medium Paint, Wood, Ink, Metal
Dimensions3 3/4 × 9 1/2 × 1 in. (9.5 × 24.1 × 2.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA painting of a brandy glass filled with jelly beans; some of the jelly beans have spilled out of the glass and are scattered around the painting. A painted note nailed to the backdrop reads, “Official White House Candy 1981.” The bottom right of the painting is signed “Muriel S. Marschke.”
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.
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Muriel S. Marschke 1981
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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