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Batik Pillow Covers
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Batik Pillow Covers
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Batik Pillow Covers

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01272012-16-3.a-d
Object Type Cover, Pillow
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5/8 in x W 18 1/4 in x D 17 3/4 in (1.6 cm x 46.4 cm x 45.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of four square cushioned batik pillow covers with zipper closures. The pillow covers are black with a brown and tan batik design of repeated flowers in circles with polka dots in the background.
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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