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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Elephant
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Elephant

Artifact ID1981.04383.01
Object Type Sculpture
Maker (Danish ceramics manufactory, established 1775)
Maker (Danish sculptor, Royal Copenhagen)
Date 20th Century
Medium Ceramic (porcelain)
Dimensions9 1/2 × 6 × 3 in. (24.1 × 15.2 × 7.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis is a blue porcelain elephant with tusks and a raised trunk. There is a dark blue marking and 1771 in black on the elephant's stomach.
Historical NoteThe gifter purchased this sculpture while he was on a trip to Denmark.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan and 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.
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Royal Copenhagen
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