Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Mother and Calf Elephant
Artifact ID1982.30345.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Date
20th Century
Medium
Ceramic (porcelain), Fabric (felt), Paint
Dimensions11 × 12 in. (27.9 × 30.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA white ceramic sculpture depicting a mother and calf elephant. The eyes and trunks of the elephants were painted gold, with visible red felt attached to the feet. Both trunks are pointed upwards. Historical NoteIt was given to First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Promethean Award Dinner held in New York, NY on October 27, 1982.
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 - Fully
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