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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
President Reagan and Nancy Themed Vase
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

President Reagan and Nancy Themed Vase

Artifact ID1984.91936.01
Object Type Vase
Gifter
Date 20th Century
Medium Glass
Dimensions14 × 7 1/2 in. (35.6 × 19.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionA clear and purple glass vase. The front panel is etched with the likeness of President Ronald Reagan and Mrs. Reagan modeled after White House photo c1010-4. The back panel is etched with an image of the Polish flag, the United States Flag, and the solidarity symbol.
Historical NoteThe chaplain of the Polish Freedom Fighters in the U.S.A., Rev. Albert Gorajski, brought the vase back with him from a trip to Poland. It was made at a glass factory in Krosno, Małopolskie, Poland. The vase is on behalf of the members of Solidarity.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald 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
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/CulturePoland
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