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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Casa Lopez Purse
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Casa Lopez Purse

Artifact ID1986.01021.01
Object Type Purse
Gifter
Maker (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Date 20th Century
Medium Leather (ostrich), Metal
Dimensions7 × 9 1/2 × 2 in. (17.8 × 24.1 × 5.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionA tan rectangular ostrich leather purse with strap and gold fittings and clasp. The interior is lined in brown leather with three inner sections: one with a zippered compartment, one with two leather slots, and one with a metal top closure.
Historical NotePresident Ronald Reagan met with President Raul Alfonsín of Argentina in Oval Office during a working visit on November 17, 1986. The purse was given after the meeting.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to 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 Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be 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 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/CultureArgentinaPlace MadeArgentina
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