Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Straw and Shell Purse
Artifact ID1982.01269.01
Object Type
Purse
Gifter
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Date
20th Century
Medium
Fabric (straw), Shell (snail), Rope
Dimensions7 × 9 in. (17.8 × 22.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA tan straw woven purse trimmed in tan fabric with a rope strap. On the front flap are halves of white pearlescent snail shells. Gold metal magnetic clasp, with the upper half lettered “PAT.P. 130801 MALOCK”. The inside is lined in dark brown fabric.Historical NoteThe purse was given during a state visit September 16, 1982.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to 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 Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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