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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Cavan Crystal Bowl
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Cavan Crystal Bowl

Artifact ID1982.00420.01
Object Type Bowl, Decorative
Gifter
Maker (Irish crystal manufacturer, founded 1969, Cavan, Ireland)
Date 20th Century
Medium Glass (crystal)
Dimensions12 × 12 in. (30.5 × 30.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA cut lead glass shallow bowl with Cut Fan/Crisscross and starburst pattern. There is a green and gold sticker on the rim.
Historical NoteThis Cavan crystal bowl was filled with shamrocks when it was presented to President Reagan in the Oval Office on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1982, by Prime Minister Charles Haughey of Ireland. Following the Oval Office meeting was a luncheon for Haughey in the East Room. President Reagan writes about the luncheon, "Frank Patterson, the great Irish Tenor & his harpist wife Eily entertained. He explained what 'Danny Boy' was before he sang it and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. I never knew it was a mother saying goodbye to her son who was going off to war."
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 - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be 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 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.
Country/Culture
Ireland
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Related Links

President Reagan's Diary entry for Wednesday, March 17, 1982

Video: President Reagan Meeting with Prime Minister Charles Haughey of Ireland on March 17, 1982  

 

Video: President Ronald Reagan Meeting with Prime Minister Charles Haughey of Ireland during his Working Visit and then a Luncheon Entertainment followed by Remarks from President Reagan in the East Room March 17, 1982

Speech: Remarks of the President and Prime Minister Charles J. Haughey of Ireland at a Luncheon Honoring the Prime Minister March 17, 1982