Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Burlap Sack
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.129
Object Type
Sack, Gunny
Date
2012
Medium
textile (burlap), paint, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 40 in x W 23 1/4 in (59.1 cm x 101.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionA light brown burlap potato sack with horizontal stripes of red, white, and blue painted across the top.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in upper right of obverse: JAN. 25, 2012
Jimmy Fallon
THANKS!
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama took on television host Jimmy Fallon in a potato sack race for a segment of the Tonight Show to mark the second anniversary of the Let's Move! initiative.Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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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Not on view
Related Links
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama using this potato sack can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "First Lady Michelle Obama participates in a potato sack race with Jimmy Fallon in the East Room of the White House during a “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” taping for the second anniversary of the "Let’s Move!" initiative, Jan. 25, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)"
