Wooden Spice Chest
Artifact ID1984.31293.01
Object Type
Chest, Spice
Date
20th Century
Medium
Wood, Metal (brass), Fabric
Dimensions12 × 12 × 13 in. (30.5 × 30.5 × 33 cm)
Physical DescriptionA 22-drawer folding wooden spice chest. Each drawer is labeled with its contents in Korean. The drawers are decorated with brass corners and hinges. On the outside of the chest is a black plaque with white text stating "TO MRS. NANCY REAGAN FROM MRS. YOUNG SOO LEE."Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan and 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 - Possibly
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