Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Jamaican Obelisk
Artifact ID1982.00606.01
Object Type
Piece, Presentation
Gifter
Edward Seaga
Maker
Baccarat Glasshouse
(French glass manufactory, founded 1764)
Date
1982
Medium
Glass (crystal)
Dimensions15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionA baccarat crystal obelisk engraved with the coat of arms of Jamaica and engraved text stating "TO RONALD AND NANCY REAGAN FROM EDWARD AND MITSY SEAGA, JAMAICA, APRIL 7, 1982."Historical NotePresident Reagan visited Jamaica April 7-8 1982 to meet with Prime Minister Edward Seaga and with Leaders of Eastern Caribbean Countries, while Nancy Reagan visited a local hospital. The Seagas gave President and Mrs. Reagan several gifts to commemorate their first official trip to Jamaica. During the administration the crystal was on display in the White House West Wing Picture Room.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official 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 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 Note© Baccarat Glasshouse
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Copyright 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.
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In Collection(s)
Related LinksPhotograph: Visit with Mrs. Seaga at Vale Royal, Kingston, Jamaica 04/07/1982
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