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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Guatemalan Pendant Necklace
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Guatemalan Pendant Necklace

Artifact ID1982.02727.01
Object Type Necklace
Gifter
Date 20th Century
Medium Metal (silver)
Dimensions11 in. (27.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA pendant necklace made of metal with silver balls and small charms hanging from the chain. The charms look like human figures, three types of birds, and a four-legged animal. The pendant is made up of a large coin surrounded by smaller Guatemalan coins, with three human figures hanging off of it and two deer with leaves attached to the top. The image on the coin depicts Rafael Carrera, a cattle rustler, bandit, and guerrilla leader who later became the President of the Republic of Guatemala.
Historical NoteThe jewelry was given when the Reagans visited a number of Central and South American countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Honduras from November 30-December 4, 1982.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official 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 Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
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.
Country/CultureGuatemala
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