Etched Steuben Vase
Artifact ID1983.00407.01
Object Type
Vase
Gifter
Del Demaree
Maker
Steuben Glass, Inc.
(American manufacturer, contemporary)
Date
1983
Medium
Glass
Dimensions8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA Steuben glass vase etched with “Nancy Reagan * Honorary Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FLORISTS 1983” on the front. There is a twisted piece of glass around the footed base.Historical NoteThe vase was given when First Lady Nancy Reagan attended the American Florists Award Presentation in the East Room of the White House on April 12, 1983.
At the event, Del Demaree said, “We have long recognized your love and interest in flowers, and the sparkle and the dignity and the charm that you’ve brought to the White House… In the name of the Academy, I would like to have you become an honorary member of the Academy of American Florists in recognition of your tasteful use of flowers and plants in the White House and at all State Functions and would like to present you now with a Steuben vase and with a dozen lovely fresh flowers...”
Mrs. Reagan responded, "… I know we all share the same love of flowers. To me, when you go into a room, if there are no flowers or plants, something growing, that’s alive, it’s a cold and lonely room. But the minute that you put flowers and plants and things, it takes on a life of its own and warmth."
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© Steuben Glass, Inc.
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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.
In Collection(s)
Related LinksPhotograph: Nancy Reagan attending American Florists Award Presentation in the East Room 04/12/1983
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Audio Recording: Remarks by Nancy Reagan at the society of American florists award presentation. East Room. April 12, 1983.
Audio Recording: Remarks by Nancy Reagan at the society of American florists award presentation. East Room. April 12, 1983.