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Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Sun-Made Reagans
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administ…
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.

Sun-Made Reagans

Artifact ID1982.50608.01
Object Type Novelty
Gifter
Maker (Denver, CO)
Date 1980-1981
Medium Paper, Ink
Dimensions19 × 14 in. (48.3 × 35.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA test package of donors' art project entitled "Sun-Made Reagans." The image at the center of the box features a side profile view of Reagan set against the sun and a bunch of grapes. On the back are a bunch of grapes and the words "GARDENERS REAGAN'S GROW BEST IN BUSH COUNTRY.
Historical NotePackage of "Sun-Made Reagans," a spoof of the Sun-Maid raisin box, with President Reagan, a sun, and grapes on the front. This was a test design for the gifter's art project. Most of the type is gibberish, but on the back there is a bunch of grapes and the words "Reagans Grow Best in Bush Country."
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 - 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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