Chadian Purse
Artifact ID1987.00523.03
Object Type
Purse
Gifter
Hissène Habré
Date
20th Century
Medium
Leather
Dimensions11 × 11 in. (27.9 × 27.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA tan leather purse with embroidered shield designs in green, red, yellow, and white. There is dark brown whipstitching along the edges. Flag tucks into a horizontal leather strip. Multicolored cord strap.Historical NoteThe purse was given following President Ronald Reagan's meeting with Hissène Habré, the President of Chad, on June 19, 1987.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official 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 Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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Country/CultureChadIn Collection(s)