Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Santa María
Artifact ID1988.70534.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
Dr. Teodoro Pennacchia
Date
20th Century
Medium
Metal (gold, silver)
Dimensions5 × 4 × 1 in. (12.7 × 10.2 × 2.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA gold and silver filigree sculpture that is a replica of Christopher Columbus’s ship Santa María.Historical NoteLa Santa María de la Inmaculada Concepción was one of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus in his voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, and the largest of the three.
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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