Lapis Bead Necklace
Artifact ID1982.02605.01
Object Type
Necklace
Gifter
Lucia Hiriart De Pinochet
Date
20th Century
Medium
Stone (lapiz lazuli), Metal (18kt gold)
Dimensions1/4 × 18 in. (1/4 × 18 in.)
Physical DescriptionA string of beads necklace made of 100 round lapis lazuli beads interspersed with small gold bead spacers. The clasp is gold oval filigree with a safety chain at closure.Historical NoteThe lapis lazuli and gold necklace was given to Nancy Reagan during a private tea in the White House Red Room November 8, 1982 with Lucia de Pinochet, the First Lady of Chile.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official 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 Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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Country/CultureChileIn Collection(s)