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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Painted Box
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Painted Box

Artifact ID1983.30910.01
Object Type Painting
Maker (Hayward, CA)
Gifter
Date mid 20th-late 20th Century
Medium Paint, Wood
Dimensions13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA hand-painted circular box and lid with an American folk art design. The design depicts a woman in a pink dress holding a pink rose and a soldier in a black uniform. At the top of the box is text stating, “Good Day, My Noble Rose & Beautiful Lady,” with additional roses on a green background. On the inside of the box are two gray/blue circles surrounded by pink roses, and inside the circle on the lid is text stating, “Hand Painted By Carolanne Ferguson, #0482018.”
Historical NoteThe box was a gift for the Reagans' 30th anniversary.
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.
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