Reagan, Ronald Wilson, 1911-2004 (President of the United States of America)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1911 - 2004
Places
- United States of America (Associated Country)
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1983 Pilot Episode Artwork, 1982 - 1983
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/1/1
Scope and Contents
A visifile containing a bundle of working drawings for the unaired 1983 Spitting Image pilot episode. This bundle includes drawings for: hand puppets, puppets, and sets (SI/602 to 652, and SI/663).
Dates:
1982 - 1983
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Advertisements, c late 1980s-1992
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/3
Scope and Contents
A portfolio containing examples of advertisement posters and related material for external companies, which involved the services of Spitting Image Productions Limited. The following items are present:1. Two proofs for a Batchelors Slim a Soup advert, which features an photographic image of a Dame Edna Everage toby jug, c late 1980s. The jug was produced by SIPL (SI/1239 (b)).2. An advertisement for a printer, made by Canon, c late 1980s. The poster appears to be designed...
Dates:
Publication: c late 1980s-1992
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Albums and Singles Vinyl Sleeve Covers, 1984 - 1990
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/6/1
Scope and Contents
A file holding photographic material that relates to some of the music singles and albums that Spitting Image Productions Limited released, between 1984 and 1990. All images appear to be puppet illustrations for use as artwork for vinyl covers and posters.There is a plastic sleeve with transparencies connected to the 1984 single, Da Do Run Ron (SI/496). This sleeve holds eight 63mm transparencies, six of which are mounted as slides. There is also two 35mm...
Dates:
1984 - 1990
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Sub-Sub-Series
Answerphone Tapes, 1988
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/2/3
Scope and Contents
Spitting Image answerphone audio cassette tapes and/or cases, accompanied by case inserts relating to these tapes, made by The Comic Answer Company Limited/K-Tel International (SI/488). These 'answerbacks' tapes feature impressions of celebrity and political figures from Spitting Image voice actors: Chris Barrie, Steve Nallon and Nigel Plaskitt. The front covers of the inserts have images of Spitting Image...
Dates:
1988
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Bill and Hillary's 12-Step Recovery Guide, 1995, 2000
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/6/2/10
Scope and Contents
A file holding 17 plastic sleeves with sets of 63mm colour transparencies, which feature Spitting Image puppet illustrations of American President Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary (SI/329-347). These illustrations were made for inclusion in the Comedy Central publication, Bill and Hillary's 12-Step Recovery Guide: How to Recover From Anything. There are also transparencies in envelopes, which have been separated from their set; these items were used for digital...
Dates:
1995; 2000
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Broadcast, 1984, 1990 - 1996
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/1
Scope and Contents
Items relating to the British weekly/monthly media industry magazine, Broadcast. The following are present:1. Two front cover tearsheets for the 27 April 1984 issue, which both contain images of the Spitting Image puppets for President Ronald Reagan and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. However, the image for each cover is different (SI/509 (b) and (c)).2. The 5 October 1990 issue, which includes a short...
Dates:
Publication: 1984; Publication: 1990 - 1996
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Caricatures Portfolio 6, c 1984-c 1996
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/1/3/6
Scope and Contents
A portfolio containing caricature drawings, mostly on detail paper, produced by the Spitting Image Workshop, as part of their work for the British satirical television series, Spitting Image. The contents of this portfolio have been subdivided into three bundles, which cover the following: American politics; female American entertainers; and male American entertainers.Some of these drawings were also produced as part of other activities undertaken by...
Dates:
c 1984-c 1996
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Carlton Ware Papers, 1986 - 1992
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/2/6
Scope and Contents
A bundle of paperwork relating to Luck & Flaw's business relationship with Carlton Ware, which purchased the manufacturing, marketing and distribution rights over the partnership's ceramic ware, between 1987 and 1988. Topics include, but are not limited to: Luck & Flaw's initial intention to contract the aforementioned rights to Audley Porcelain; negotiations with Carlton Ware; revised and finalised versions of the contract between them; orders for ceramic ware from third parties;...
Dates:
1986 - 1992
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Central Independent Television Promotional Folder, 1983
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/2/1/1
Scope and Contents
A Central Independent Television promotional folder advertising its winter programming for 1983-1984. The front and back covers feature images of the Spitting Image puppets for the British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and American President, Ronald Reagan. Inside the folder, there is a bundle of photocopy press-cuttings with stories about the upcoming first series of Spitting Image.The original reference number for this...
Dates:
1983
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Commercials, 1988 - 1992
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/13
Scope and Contents
A file holding photographic transparencies, slides, animated clips and photographs relating to various commercials that Spitting Image Productions Limited worked on for external companies. The material features images of posters, clips from television adverts, the making of puppets and models, and behind the scenes shots of productions. The following products/companies are represented: Chiclets chewing gum (SI/1042, 1105-1109); Ansells Beers (SI/1111); Club chocolate bar (SI/1112); Halls...
Dates:
1988 - 1992
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Sub-Series
Dog Chew Toys, 1985 - 1987
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/6
Scope and Contents
Six 'Pet Hates' dog chew vinyl toys, designed by Spitting Image Productions Limited and manufactured by Armitage Brothers plc (SI/465-469). The dog chews are modelled in the likeness of the following politicians, and their accompanying number corresponds to their item reference number within this sub-series: 1. Margaret Thatcher2. Ronald Reagan; in its original packaging3. Neil Kinnock, dressed as a clown4. Neil Kinnock, dressed as a clown;...
Dates:
1985 - 1987
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Dog Chew Toys, c 1986-c 1987
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/6/3
Scope and Contents
A file holding sheets of black and white contacts prints, and strips of 63mm colour transparencies, which hold publicity images for Spitting Image Productions Limited's 'Pet Hates' dog chew toys (SI/463-469). There are images of dog chews in the likeness of the following politicians: Mikhail Gorbachev, Neil Kinnock, David Owen with David Steel, Ronald Reagan, and Margaret Thatcher.
Dates:
c 1986-c 1987
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File Bundle, 1987
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/4/1
Scope and Contents
A file containing material relating to the publication, Spitting Images. The following are present: a paperback copy of the British version of the book, published by Century Hutchinson Limited; a cover proof for the British version; a paperback copy of the American version of the book, published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich; and contracts for Ben Elton and Heathcote Williams, as additional writers for the publication.
Dates:
1987
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General Advertisements and Posters, 1975-c 1983
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/2/2/1
Scope and Contents
A large portfolio containing a number of advertisements/posters for a variety of companies and organisations, which feature Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations and other work by the partnership. Also found within this portfolio are large photographs with illustrations, and photographic proofs for Clouded Tiger Cards postcards.The following are present:1. An advertisement proof for the Dutch advertising company, PPGH/Moussault, which has a representation of John...
Dates:
Publication: 1975-c 1983
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General Magazines and Journals, 1984 - 1997
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/13
Scope and Contents
Issues and tearsheets for various British and International magazines, journals and other publications; which contain articles and/or images relating to either Spitting Image, Spitting Image Productions Limited and its various activities, Roger Law or Peter Fluck. In some cases, Spitting Image is merely mentioned in passing. The following items are present:1. Tearsheets from the 14 December 1985 (No. 25/26) issue of the Dutch...
Dates:
Publication: 1984 - 1997
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General Merchandise Material, 1988 - 1991, c 2000s-2010s
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/6/8
Scope and Contents
A file holding photographic material relating to Spitting Image Productions Limited merchandise (SI/437, 439, 443, 464, 470-489, 503 and 504). The majority of the file's contents are sleeves with dedicated sets of 63mm transparencies, which have publicity shots for the following items: aprons and oven gloves, watches, boxer shorts, answerphone tapes, and t-shirts. There is also a set of transparencies that feature publicity images of a John Major puppet holding a selection of ...
Dates:
1988 - 1991; c 2000s-2010s
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Sub-Series
General Transparencies, 1983 - 1997
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/3
Scope and Contents
Seven boxes with numerous sleeves of 63mm and 35mm photographic transparencies and slides, along with a small amount of photographs, which mostly feature images of Spitting Image puppets. These images were produced for a number of purposes, including use in external publications and corporate literature, and general use by the media. The images found in these transparencies were taken by John Lawrence Jones, Steve Bendelack, Andy de Emmony and other...
Dates:
1983 - 1997
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Genesis' Land of Confusion, 1986
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/9
Scope and Contents
A file holding 35mm slides, and colour and black and white photographs connected to the making of the music video for the Genesis single, Land of Confusion, released in 1986. This video included Spitting Image puppets of the band, politicians and other individuals; and was produced and directed by members of Spitting Image Productions Limited.
Dates:
1986
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Hype Greetings Cards, 1991
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/4/3
Scope and Contents
Examples of 39 greetings cards produced by Hype Associates Limited. These cards have photographic images on their front covers, which feature illustrations of Spitting Image puppets and plasticine models of various politicians and celebrities, along with a small amount of earlier plasticine model illustrations made by Luck & Flaw. Inside each card there is a message, which is usually a humourous insult directed at the individual(s) on the front...
Dates:
1991
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Key Rings, c late 1980s
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/6/9
Scope and Contents
A file holding photographic material connected to merchandise key rings, designed by Spitting Image Productions Limited (SI/452-460). These key rings are in the shape of the heads of various British politicians and royal family members, and international politicians. There are eight strips of 63mm colour transparencies that feature publicity shots, and there are four polaroids that hold images of what appears to be the silicone masters for some of the key rings.
Dates:
c late 1980s
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Large and Mounted Photographs, 1986-c early 2000s
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/7
Scope and Contents
A portfolio holding large and/or mounted photographs that feature mainly Spitting Image-related illustrations and images, either material connected to merchandise, external publications or other activities engaged in by Spitting Image Productions Limited. Some of the photographic prints are contemporaneous with when they were originally shot, and others are later reprints. The later reprints may be dated beyond the SIPL era (1983-1998).There is also a...
Dates:
1986-c early 2000s
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Sub-Series
Miscellaneous Items, 1979, 1985 - 1997
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/4
Scope and Contents
Published material produced by various organisations, the contents of which have some relation to either Spitting Image, Spitting Image Productions Limited or Roger Law. The following items are present, and their accompanying number corresponds to their item reference number within this sub-series:1. A blue album that contains tearsheets of magazine front covers, and examples of advert posters for Mannesmann Tally printers. These items feature...
Dates:
Publication: 1979; Publication: 1985 - 1997
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Miscellaneous Magazines with Commissioned Work, 1975 - 1982
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/2/3/12
Scope and Contents
An assortment of British and international magazines, along with tearsheets, which feature plasticine model illustrations by Luck & Flaw.The following are present:1. Issue November-December 1975 of the magazine, Drive, published by the British motoring association, The AA. Pages 16 to 22 feature illustrations that accompany an article about the MOT test. The photographic image was taken by Bob Cramp (L+F/90 (a)-(b)).2. Issue...
Dates:
Publication: 1975 - 1982
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Roger Law Archive
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Luck & Flaw
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Magazines
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Mould for Ronald Reagan Coffeepot, 1981
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/1/2/1
Scope and Contents
A plaster mould for the main body of a coffeepot in the likeness of American President, Ronald Reagan, modelled by Luck & Flaw. The mould is in five pieces, which when put together forms an irregular cuboid shape.
There are no moulds for the lid or handle.
Dates:
1981
Conditions Governing Access:
Part restricted. Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Mugs, 1983 - 1988
Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/1/7/2
Scope and Contents
Ceramic mugs modelled by Luck & Flaw, which bear a likeness to the following politicians: British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, leader of the Labour Party, Michael Foot; and American President Ronald Reagan. Two of the mugs were made for the 1983 British General Election.
Dates:
1983 - 1988
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