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Songket Cloth Tapestry
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Songket Cloth Tapestry
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Songket Cloth Tapestry

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.118626
Object Type Tapestry
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date ca. 2016
Medium textile, wood, metal, stain, plastic
DimensionsOverall H 1 1/8 in x W 39 1/2 in x D 66 1/2 in (2.9 cm x 100.3 cm x 168.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionDark crimson tapestry made from Songket cloth that hangs from five velcroed hoops on an ornately carved brown wooden post. Tapestry has gold-colored geometric designs embroidered around the border and interior, and eleven tassels hang from the bottom with gold medallions attached. In the bottom center of the tapestry, there is a gold-toned medal plaque sewn to the fabric. Reverse of tapestry is a solid bright crimson color.
Historical NoteThis tapestry was received by the President at the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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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