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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
RR Dental Amalgam Box
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

RR Dental Amalgam Box

Artifact ID1982.02873.01
Object Type Box, Trinket
Maker (Dentist, Encino, CA)
Date c. 1981-1982
Medium Wood (padauk and amaranth), Metal (silver amalgam)
Dimensions9 1/4 × 7 × 2 1/2 in. (23.5 × 17.8 × 6.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA padauk and amaranth wooden hinged box with a lid. The lid has an inner silver rectangle and a silver “RR” in the lower left corner, which is made of dental amalgam. The inside of the box is unadorned.
Historical NoteThe silver “RR” and trim on this wooden box are made of silver dental amalgam (silver color). It was handcrafted by the donor, who was a dentist.


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.
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.