Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Elephant Jelly Bean Jar
Artifact ID1983.31387.01a-b
Object Type
Dish, Candy
Gifter
Gifter, General Public
Date
20th Century
Medium
Glass
DimensionsJar: 4 × 7 1/4 × 3 3/8 in. (10.2 × 18.4 × 8.6 cm)
Lid: 1 1/4 × 5 1/2 × 3 in. (3.2 × 14 × 7.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA clear glass elephant candy dish (a) with lid (b). The trunk of the elephant points upward, and the lid is part of the elephant's back and the top of its head. There is no makers mark on the elephant.Lid: 1 1/4 × 5 1/2 × 3 in. (3.2 × 14 × 7.6 cm)
Historical NoteThe candy dish was originally sent filled with jelly beans.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald 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 StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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