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My Batik Story: A Silent Labor of Love
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My Batik Story: A Silent Labor of Love

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.099439
Object Type Book
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Author (Indonesian, 1952 - 2019)
Date 2010
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/8 in x W 11 1/8 in x D 8 1/4 in (2.9 cm x 28.3 cm x 21 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA hardcover book that is contained in a brown outer sleeve. The cover of the book depicts the author Ani Bambang Yudhoyono dying fabric using the batik technique
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit hosted in Beijing, China in November 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
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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