Batik Bag
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01272012-16-1
Object Type
Bag
Brand
Batik Queen
(Founded 2009)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
textile, leather, metal, paper (cardboard)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 15 3/8 in x W 20 in x D 6 1/2 in (39.1 cm x 50.8 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Batik bag in a brown, navy, and white design on the majority of the bag, and a pink and red zig-zag design on one end. The bag has two orange leather handles. Attached to one of the handles is a metal bow with the brand logo hanging from an orange leather strap. The bag has a zipper closure on top with two orange leather pull-tabs.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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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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