Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Francis Asbury
Artifact ID1982.01160.02
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
Asbury University
Maker
Everette Wyatt
(Carthage, MO)
Date
20th Century
Medium
Metal (bronze), Wood
Dimensions13 × 17 × 15 in. (33 × 43.2 × 38.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis is a bronze equestrian statue of Methodist Bishop Francis Asbury wearing a wide-brimmed hat, high-collared cape, and gaiters. His feet are in the stirrups, and he holds a Bible to his chest with his proper right hand, a finger marking a place in it. He holds the reins in his proper left hand. The horse's head is turned to the proper left, and its tail is swishing. The sculpture is on an oval polished wooden base.Historical NoteAn equestrian sculpture of Francis Asbury (1745-1816) by Everette Wyatt. Asbury was one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States, arriving in October 1771. He traveled all across the nation on horseback to minister to those living on the frontier. Asbury College (now University) was named after him. The sculpture was presented in the Oval Office during Congressional Time on August 9, 1982.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public 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 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
Use Restriction Note© Everette Wyatt
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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.
In Collection(s)
Related LinksPhotograph: Presentation of Bronze statue of Bishop Francis Asbury in the Oval Office 08/09/1982
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Additional Reagan Library archival holdings available at:
Collection: President, Office of the: Presidential Briefing Papers: Records, 1981-1989 Folder Title:08/09/1982 (Case File: 095339)
Additional Reagan Library archival holdings available at:
Collection: President, Office of the: Presidential Briefing Papers: Records, 1981-1989 Folder Title:08/09/1982 (Case File: 095339)