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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.11192011-17-4
Object Type Runner, Table
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 58 in x D 14 5/8 in (2.5 cm x 147.3 cm x 37.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOne white cloth table runner with a subtle box pattern and inset rectangular kente cloth patch with a diamond pattern of yellow, blue, green, and black. There are four gold medallion beads sewn onto the long ends of the white portion. Each end is pointed with a large gold bead with beaded tassels; the beaded tassels are gold and purple on one end and gold and white on the other.
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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