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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Whoaa You Son-of-a-Bitch
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Whoaa You Son-of-a-Bitch

Artifact ID1981.40251.01
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Date 1981
Medium Ceramic, Paint, Fabric (felt)
Dimensions8 × 13 in. (20.3 × 33 cm)
Physical DescriptionA ceramic sculpture of a cowboy riding a horse that seems to have come to a sudden stop on the edge of a cliff. The cowboy's hat has fallen around his neck. The cowboy is wearing a red bandana, blue shirt, jeans, and a brown vest. The horse is brown with blue eyes and a yellow saddle. Painted on the rock the two are standing on is text stating, "INFLATION, WHOAA... YOU SON-OF-A-BITCH'' in white. The bottom of the sculpture base is covered in green felt.
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 NoteCopyright 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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