Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Horses on Etched Glass
Artifact ID1981.04663.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
José López Portillo
Artist
José López Portillo
(Mexican, 1920-2004, President of Mexico (1976-1982))
Date
late 20th Century
Medium
Glass, Metal (brass)
Dimensions13 × 13 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (33 × 34.9 × 9.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA five-sided piece of glass with an etching of multiple horses set in a brass metal base with an engraving of a facsimile signature. Below the signature is the following text “Jose Lopez Portillo Presidente constitucional de los estados unidos Mexicanos.” The back of the base is inscribed "Grabados tomados de dibujos originales del señor Lic. Jose Lopez Portillo.”Historical NoteThis sculpture was a gift to US National Security Advisor Richard V. Allen from José López Portillo, the President of Mexico, in June of 1981. López Portillo gave similar pieces to other members of the administration, including President Reagan, Michael Deaver, and James Baker.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to White House staffer Richard V. Allen (National Security Advisor) 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 - Fully
Use Restriction Note© José López Portillo
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