Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Elephant
Artifact ID1981.04383.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
John Kleinpeter
Maker
Royal Copenhagen
(Danish ceramics manufactory, established 1775)
Maker
Peter Herold
(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.
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
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