Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Red Apple
Artifact ID1982.02583.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
Celebrations
Maker
Paul Bellardo
(American artist, 1924-2017)
Date
20th Century
Medium
Ceramic (glazed)
Dimensions4 in. (10.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionA red-glazed ceramic apple with a single green leaf and black stem. The bottom of the apple is signed “BELLARDO.”Historical NoteThe apple was made especially for First Lady Nancy Reagan by artist Paul Bellardo for when she visited New York on October 27, 1982 for her To Love a Child event at the Amsterdam Gallery of the New York Public Library.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public 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 the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Paul Bellardo
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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.
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