My Batik Story: A Silent Labor of Love
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.099439; FO.763825.4
Object Type
Book
Author
First Lady Ani Bambang Yudhoyono
(Indonesian, 1952 - 2019)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
paper, ink
DimensionsOverall (w/o sleeve) H 1 in x W 11 in x D 8 1/8 in (2.5 cm x 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo hardcover books that are contained in a brown outer sleeves. The covers of the books depict the author Ani Bambang Yudhoyono dying fabric using the batik techniqueHistorical NoteOne book was received on the occasion of President Barack Obama's 2010 visit to Indonesia.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until their 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)
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