Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Horses on Etched Glass
Artifact ID1981.02519.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Artist
José López Portillo
(President of Mexico (1976-1982))
Gifter
José López Portillo
Date
late 20th Century
Medium
Glass, Metal (brass)
Dimensions13 1/4 × 14 × 4 in. (33.7 × 35.6 × 10.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionA five-sided piece of glass with an etching of multiple horses set in a brass metal base with an engraving of a facsimile signature. Below the signature is the following text “Jose Lopez Portillo Presidente constitucional de los estados unidos Mexicanos.” The back of the base is inscribed "Grabados tomados de dibujos originales del señor Lic. Jose Lopez Portillo.”Historical NoteThe sculpture was given during a meeting at Camp David June 8, 1981. President Reagan wrote in his diary, "Pres. L.P. & exchanged gifts. And as usual he topped me a beautiful western sculpture, a magnificent book & the model of the Lincoln statue hes had erected in Tia Juana [Tijuana]."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President 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© José López Portillo
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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.
Country/Culture
In Collection(s)
Related Links
President Reagan's Diary entry for Monday, June 8, 1981
Photograph: Visit of President Jose Lopez Portillo of Mexico, Trip to Camp David 06/08/1981: c02343-01 c02345-01 02340-01
