Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Crocodile Embossed Purse
Artifact ID1988.00417.02
Object Type
Purse
Maker
Fendi
(Italian fashion house founded by Adele and Edoardo Fendi in 1925)
Gifter
Ciriaco De Mita
Date
20th Century
Medium
Leather; Metal; Fabric
Dimensions6 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (16.5 × 21.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA black patent leather Fendi evening bag with embossed crocodile design, silver snap closure, and double black satin cord strap with ball and tassel.Historical NoteThe purse was given after a meeting with Ciriaco De Mita, the Prime Minister of Italy, during a working visit on June 14, 1988.
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/CultureItalyIn Collection(s)