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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Eagle And Serpent Cigarette Box
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Eagle And Serpent Cigarette Box

Artifact ID1981.04638.01
Object Type Box, Cigarette
Date 20th Century
Medium Metal (silver), Stone (turquoise)
Dimensions4 5/16 × 7 9/16 × 1 1/4 in. (4 5/16 × 7 9/16 × 1 1/4 in.)
Physical DescriptionA silver cigarette box with a stone turquoise inlaid double-headed eagle and serpent at its center. The inside of the cigarette box is lined with dark-toned wood. The bottom of the box is partially stamped with "Plateado, ____ttaxcco_ TM-01, Mexico."
Historical NoteThis silver cigarette box has an eagle and serpent design, symbols of Mexico, inlaid with crushed Mexican turquoise. It was given to First Lady Nancy Reagan in advance of President Reagan's trip to Mexico for the North-South Summit in October 1981.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public 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 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.
Country/CultureMexico
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