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Purple Batik Shawl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Purple Batik Shawl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Purple Batik Shawl

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01122012-5-2
Object Type Shawl
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D (including fringe) L 106 1/2 in x W 35 1/2 in (90.2 cm x 270.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionPurple batik shawl with blue fringe and metallic patterns. The textile is bordered with intricate silver metallic designs and the center has a woven floral pattern made from pink, orange, green, blue, purple, and silver metallic thread.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of APEC 2011, hosted in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Maya Soetoro-Ng during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library 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.
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