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Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Fo…
Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.
Green Dress Shirt with Batik Pattern
Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.

Green Dress Shirt with Batik Pattern

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01042012-13-2
Object Type Shirt
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Gifter
Medium textile (synthetic), plastic
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 63 1/2 in x L 35 3/4 in (161.3 cm x 90.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionASEAN Summit green woven batik-patterned shirt from Indonesia. Orange, red, black, white, gold, green patterned trim down the center, on the sleeve cuffs, down the back, and on the neck.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit hosted in Bali, Indonesia in November 2011. President Barack Obama wore this shirt at the welcome banquet on the first night of the 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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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