Silver and Gold Horse
Artifact ID1982.02792.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
Hussein, King of Jordan
Date
20th Century
Medium
Metal (silver, gold), Stone (marble)
DimensionsOverall: 10 x 11 x 5 in. (25.4 x 27.9 x 12.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionA silver-plated horse sculpture with gold mane and tail. It sits on a marble base with the Royal Hashemite Crown from the Coat of Arms of Jordan.Historical NoteThe sculpture was given during a meeting held on December 21, 1982, and during the Reagan administration it 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 during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President 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
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