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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Regione Liguria
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Regione Liguria

Artifact ID1985.00220.01
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Date 20th Century
Medium Metal (silver, gold), Fabric
DimensionsSculpture: 10 × 6 × 3 1/2 in. (25.4 × 15.2 × 8.9 cm)
 Box: 14 1/4 × 8 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (36.2 × 21.6 × 11.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA model of one of Christopher Columbus' three sailing ships made of silver and gold. The boat is mounted to a black stone base inscribed on top, "A RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTE STATI UNITI D'AMERICA" and on the side, "REGIONE LIGURIA." Also included with the gift is a blue fabric wrapped box for storing the boat in.
Historical NoteThe sculpture was given by Rinaldo Magnani, the President of the Liguria Regional Government in Italy, when he was in Washington, DC to attend the 1985 Columbus Film Festival, which was held at the Kennedy Center. He gave President Ronald Reagan the model of one of Christopher Columbus’s three ships. Columbus, though sailing on his expedition with the support of the Spanish crown, was from the city of Genoa, in the then-Republic of Genoa. Today Genoa is the capital of Liguria.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and was on display in the White House 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 NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are 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 these 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.
Country/CultureItaly
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryWhite House-West Wing-Picture Room (Reagan Administration)
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