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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Belt Buckle - McCafferty's American White Draft Horses
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Belt Buckle - McCafferty's American White Draft Horses

Artifact ID1982.51928.01
Object Type Buckle, Belt
Gifter
Date 20th Century
Medium Metal, Enamel
Dimensions2 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 1/2 in. (6.4 × 9.5 × 1.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionAn oval belt buckle with an enamel image at the center. The image depicts two McCafferty's American White Draft Horses.
Historical NoteDavid Eugene "Elvis" McCafferty (1938-2012) developed his own breed of horses, McCafferty's American White Draft Horses, beginning in 1973. They were supposedly descendants of Silver, the famous white horse from the Lone Ranger show. The all-white draft horses weigh between 1500-1900 pounds. These horses were also seen parading in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Pegus at the Kentucky Derby, and the Rose Bowl Parade.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public 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 the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
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.
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryGifts to the President (2006-2007), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library