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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Sculpture of an Ox Pulled Cart
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Sculpture of an Ox Pulled Cart

Artifact ID1983.01039.08
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Date 20th Century
Medium Metal (silver), Wood
Dimensions5 × 7 × 12 in. (12.7 × 17.8 × 30.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA sculpture of a cart pulled by oxen with a driver mounted onto a wooden base. The sculpture has a wood and glass case to cover it. On the base is a metal plaque: "With the Complements of Lt. Gne. H.M. Ershad ndc, psc President of the Council of Ministers Govt. of the People's Republic of Bangladesh."

Historical NoteIt was a gift of Hussain Muhammed Ershad, President of the Council of Ministers of the People's Republic of Bangladesh during a working visit on October 25, 1983. President Ronald Reagan and General Ershad met in the Oval Office and held a working luncheon, together with U.S. and Bangladesh officials, in the State Dining Room before addressing reporters in the East Room.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official 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 Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright 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.
Country/CultureBangladesh
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