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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Tabasco Bottle
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Tabasco Bottle

Artifact ID1981.01093.01a-b
Object Type Bottle
Maker (Avery Island, LA)
Date 1980-1981
Medium Glass, Paper, Plastic, Ink
DimensionsBox: 8 1/2 × 2 3/4 × 3 in. (21.6 × 7 × 7.6 cm)
Bottle: 8 × 2 3/4 in. (20.3 × 7 cm)
Physical DescriptionA clear glass 12 oz. tabasco pepper sauce jar with a green plastic lid and paper label stating "This vintage Tabasco has been especially bottled to become the private stock of President Ronald Reagan, presented with due ceremony in the best tradition of the Mc Llhenny Company Walter M. Mcllhenny". Included with the jar is a colorful cardboard box with images of the tabasco sauce on the outside.Historical NoteThe Tabasco bottle was presented to Second Lady Barbara Bush for President Reagan at a reception held at Number One Observatory Circle, the Vice President's official residence.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.
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are 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 these 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.