Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Rag Doll
Artifact ID1981.37368.01
Object Type
Doll
Maker
Mrs. Jairi Hoffman
(Florence, KY)
Gifter
Mrs. Jairi Hoffman
Date
20th Century
Medium
Fabric (satin, yarn, ribbon), Metal
Dimensions35 in. (88.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA Christmas rag doll with a felt face, button eyes, black yarn hair in pigtails, wearing a white eyelet dress, and pantaloons trimmed in black ribbons. The doll is wearing a gold necklace with text stating, "You are loved." A clear glass sculpture of an elephant with its trunk pointing upwards.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 - Possibly
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