Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Crystal Dolphin
Artifact ID1982.00907.03
Object Type
Sculpture
Maker
Baccarat Glasshouse
(French glass manufactory, founded 1764)
Date
20th Century
Medium
Glass (crystal)
Dimensions6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA crystal sculpture of a leaping dolphin. There is a gold parallelogram sticker lettered “Baccarat” on the side.Historical NoteThe sculpture was given to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan by Mrs. Galbraith during a visit to Paris during the European Economic Summit June 1982. They dined at the residence of Evan Galbraith, United States Ambassador to France, and Marie Galbraith on June 3, 1982.
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
Use Restriction Note© Baccarat Glasshouse
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