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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Glass Flower Pin
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Glass Flower Pin

Artifact ID1984.01188.01
Object Type Pin
Date 20th Century
Medium Metal (14kt gold), Glass, Pearl, Stone (diamonds)
Dimensions1 7/8 × 2 7/16 × 3/4 in. (47.2 × 61.2 × 19.5 mm)
Physical DescriptionA gold pin with three frosted white glass flowers, each set with a pearl and three diamonds in the center. The leaves are made of green glass.
Historical NoteIt was a gift to First Lady Nancy Reagan during a state visit of President Rudolf Kirchschlaeger of Austria February 8, 1984.
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.
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/CultureAustria
Exhibition HistoryNancy Reagan: A First Lady’s Style (2007-2008), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library; Exquisite Diplomacy (2001), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library; Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (1991-2003)