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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Etch-A-Sketch
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Etch-A-Sketch

Artifact ID1983.01049.01
Object Type Toy
Gifter
Maker (Bryan, OH)
Date 1983
Medium Metal, Plastic, Glass
Dimensions8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA gold etch-a-sketch was presented to President Reagan to commemorate the Ohio Art Company's 75th anniversary. The screen on the etch-a-sketch states, "This special edition Etch A Sketch is presented to Ronald W. Reagan, the 40th President of The United States, in commemoration of The Ohio Art Company's 75th Year of participation in the American Free Enterprise System. The World of Toys (tm) Presented October 24, 1983" with an image of the White House. The frame is embossed with text stating, "MAGIC Etch A Sketch (r) SCREEN, OHIO ART, The World of Toys, 'Another Creation by OHIO ART,' MAGIC SCREEN IS GLASS SET IN STURDY PLASTIC FRAME, USE WITH CARE."
Historical NoteThe Gold etch-a-sketch special edition with a picture of the White House was presented to President Reagan to commemorate the Ohio Art Company's 75th anniversary, who produced the toy from 1960-2016.
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 - 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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