Hadeland Glassverk Polar Bear
Artifact ID1986.00079.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Maker
Hadeland Glassverk
(Norweigan glassworks, founded 1762)
Gifter
Olav V, King of Norway
Date
20th Century
Medium
Glass (crystal)
Dimensions6 1/2 x 11 x 8 in. (16.5 x 27.9 x 20.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA clear glass sculpture of a polar bear on all fours with a base designed to look like an iceberg. Etched into the base are King Olav’s crown and seal insignia and “Hadeland.”Historical NoteThis crystal polar bear was a birthday gift to President Reagan in 1986 from Olav V, the King of Norway. The base is supposed to look like an iceberg, and is etched with the king’s crown and seal.
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© Hadeland Glassverk
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/CultureNorwayCopyright 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.
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryRonald Reagan Presidential Library (1991-2003)
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