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Batik Table Runner
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Batik Table Runner
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Batik Table Runner

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01272012-16-2
Object Type Runner, Table
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile, metal, dye
DimensionsOverall D 20 1/8 in x L 89 1/2 in (51.1 cm x 227.3 cm )
Overall (length with tassels) L 108 1/2 in (275.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionA decorative Batik table runner. Brown, yellow, and black with four tassels hanging from the corners, attached with circular metal beads. Bird and floral decoration on the top side and black on the back side.
Historical NoteReceived at the 2011 US-ASEAN meeting in Bali, Indonesia in November 2011.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle Obama 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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