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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Jamaica Spoon Set
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Jamaica Spoon Set

Artifact ID1982.00607.01-.07
Object Type Spoon
Gifter
Gifter
Date 1982
Medium Metal (sterling silver), Wood, Fabric
DimensionsBox: 7 1/4 × 5 1/4 × 1 in. (18.4 × 13.3 × 2.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA set of six sterling silver spoons (.01-.06), each with a different cutwork coat of arms representing different locations in Jamaica at the top. (.01) A leaping swordfish and waves, lettered "PORT ANTONIO" (.02) Two men holding a basket with a woman inside (.03) A woman in a dress holding a flower in each outstretched hand, in an oval lettered "OCHO RIOS" (.04) The Coat of Arms of Jamaica [A male and female member of the Taino tribe standing on either side of a shield which bears a red cross with five golden pineapples. The crest shows a Jamaican crocodile mounted on the Royal Helmet of the British Monarchy and mantling. Motto: "Out of Many, One People"]. (.05) A villa and a palm tree, lettered "NEGRIL" (.06) A sailing ship, lettered "MONTEGO BAY" (.07) The spoons are in a polished burled wood box with a separated lid, lined in dark red velvet with a velvet-covered inset to hold the spoons. Inside the lid is a silver plaque with text stating, "WITH WARM REGARDS TO NANCY REAGAN FROM MITSY SEAGA, JAMAICA, 7TH, APRIL 1982."

Historical NotePresident Reagan visited Jamaica April 7-8 1982 to meet with Prime Minister Edward Seaga and with Leaders of Eastern Caribbean Countries, while Nancy Reagan visited a local hospital. The Seagas gave President and Mrs. Reagan several gifts to commemorate their first official trip to Jamaica. Mitsy Seaga gave this set of commemorative silver spoons to Nancy Reagan.
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
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.
Country/CultureJamaica
In Collection(s)
Related LinksPhotograph: Visit with Mrs. Seaga at Vale Royal, Kingston, Jamaica 04/07/1982 c07355-01