Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Boot Sculpture
Artifact ID1982.32956.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Maker
Greg, Nicole, and Jeff Bailey
(Chisholm, MN)
Date
c. 1980-1982
Medium
Wood (butternut), Leather
Dimensions9 in. (22.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA sculpture of a curved wooden boot made out of butternut wood. The tongue and toe of the boot are curved towards each other. The bootlaces are made out of leather. An inscription is carved into the heel of the boot, stating “TO MR. PRESIDENT REAGAN FOR AN OUTSTANDING JOB YOU ARE DOING AS PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A..”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 - Fully
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