Seashell Christmas Tree
Artifact ID1981.04811.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Date
20th Century
Medium
Shell (starfish, clam)
Dimensions35 in. (88.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis is a white Christmas tree crafted out of an assortment of seashells. The needles are made from starfish spines, and it is decorated with flowers and pinecones made of small clam shells.Historical NoteThe Philippines are famous for their arts and crafts made of seashells. This Christmas tree was given to President and Mrs. Reagan by the President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The needles are made from starfish spines, and it is decorated with flowers and pinecones made of small clam shells.
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.
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