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The Nyonya Kebaya: A Showcase of Nyonya Kebayas from the Collection of Datin Seri Endon Mahmood
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Nyonya Kebaya: A Showcase of Nyonya Kebayas from the Collection of Datin Seri Endon Mahmood
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Nyonya Kebaya: A Showcase of Nyonya Kebayas from the Collection of Datin Seri Endon Mahmood

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.092063
Object Type Book
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2002
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 10 in x D 11 3/8 in (1.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 28.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA hardcover book with a cover depicting a woman in a green kebaya.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on end page: 28 Apr 2014 Mrs Michelle Obama, We've never met but I had the honour and privilege of meeting your husband on his state visit to Malaysia - my husband Khairy Jamaluddin, was his Minister in Attendance. In a speech at the state dinner President Obama talked about his mother and her love of batik, not just as traditional textile art but as a representation of the people who made batik, who wore and used it. Because my mother, who wrote this book, was the same we wanted the President to have a piece of Malaysian batik. I thought that I would like to give you this book, that shows a little of the work and passion of a woman who used to do the important work that you do now, but for Malaysia. From a fan of your life's work and current public roles, [gifter’s signature]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Malaysia in April 2014.
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
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