Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Baccarat Elephant
Artifact ID1984.02279.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
Charles Gargano
Maker
Baccarat Glasshouse
(French glass manufactory, founded 1764)
Date
mid 20th-late 20th Century
Medium
Glass (crystal)
Dimensions6 × 2 1/2 × 8 in. (15.2 × 6.4 × 20.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA clear glass sculpture of an elephant by Baccarat. The trunk is pointing upward and each foot has a white felt pad affixed to the base of each foot.Historical NoteThe elephant was given during First Lady Nancy Reagan's trip to New York, NY on October 15, 1984.
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
Use Restriction Note© Baccarat Glasshouse
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