Elephant Bookends
Artifact ID1981.01788.01a-b
Object Type
Bookend
Gifter
Gregory Carman
Maker
PM Craftsman
Date
c. 1960
Medium
Metal
Dimensions6 in. (15.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionA pair of metal elephant bookends. The two elephants are seated, reading The Times newspaper, which was created by PM Craftsman. Maker sticker attached to the bottom of each bookend.Historical NoteThe bookeneds were given by Rep. Gegory Carman (R-NY) on May 1, 1981 during a meeting with members of Congress for Gramm Latta bipartisan Budget resolution.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald 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
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In Collection(s)
Related LinksPhotograph: Meeting with members of Congress for Gramm Latta bipartisan Budget resolution in the Oval Office 05/01/1981: c01726-03