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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Peggy Nisbet Ronald Reagan Inauguration Doll
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Peggy Nisbet Ronald Reagan Inauguration Doll

Artifact ID1982.30942.01
Object Type Doll
Gifter
Maker (Dollmaker, House of Nisbet)
Date 1982
Medium Fabric, Plastic
Dimensions8 in. (20.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA doll of President Ronald Reagan dressed in a replica of the mourning suit he wore to the inauguration: white shirt, gray waistcoat, gray tie, black mourning suit jacket with white pocket square, gray chalk stripe trousers, and black patent leather shoes. Tied around his left hand is a small black booklet lettered “Costume Dolls by Peggy Nisbet” in white.
Historical NoteThe doll, one of a 1000 made, is by Peggy Nisbet dolls.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald 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 - 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.
Person Depicted Ronald Wilson Reagan (President of the United States of America (1981-1989))
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