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Table Runner with Kente Cloth Pattern
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Table Runner with Kente Cloth Pattern
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Table Runner with Kente Cloth Pattern

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.11192011-17-3
Object Type Runner, Table
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x W 64 3/4 in x D 19 1/4 in (0.3 cm x 164.5 cm x 48.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOne rectangular table runner, with white paisley design and yellow, blue, green, and black kente cloth in the center. There are six gold plastic medallion beads sewn along the long edges, three on each side. Each short end has a large gold plastic medallion sewn to it.
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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