Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Cowboy and Elephant
Artifact ID1982.02893.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Maker
Bill Westfall
(Nutz & Boltz Sculptures by Westfall, San Antonio, TX)
Gifter
Bill Westfall
Date
1981
Medium
Wood, Metal
Dimensions12 × 24 × 14 in. (30.5 × 61 × 35.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA sculpture made out of nuts and bolts depicts a cameraman filming a cowboy riding an elephant. The cowboy has a saber in his left arm and is holding his right arm up for a bird. The base of the artwork is made out of driftwood and has an engraved small metal plaque attached to it. The elephant represents the Republican party, and the cowboy is meant to represent President Ronald Reagan in a movie scene from his Hollywood days. The artwork was created by Bill Westfall.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 StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Bill Westfall 1981
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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.
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