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Striped Burlap Shoulder Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Striped Burlap Shoulder Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Striped Burlap Shoulder Bag

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.108309
Object Type Bag
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium fiber (plant), textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Without Strap) L 10 in x W 8 3/8 in (21.3 cm x 25.4 cm )
 Overall - 2D (With Strap) L 25 1/2 in x W 8 3/8 in (21.3 cm x 64.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBurlap shoulder bag with striped green and yellow accents. Across the front of the bag there are stripes of yellow and two tones of green. The single strap for the bag is yellow on one side and the two green tones on the other. The reverse of the bag is undyed burlap.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed inside bag: Sasha
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Ethiopia in July 2015.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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