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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Burlap Sack
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 Description
Physical 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 NoteThis sack was used by First Lady Michelle Obama and television host Jimmy Fallon in January 2012 during taping of a segment for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to promote the second anniversary of the First Lady's 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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