Designed by
Fierstein, Irving, American, 1915 - 2009
Distributed by
International Action Center, American, founded 1992
Owned by
Wright, Sarah Elizabeth, American, 1928 - 2009
Date
1985-1995
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product) with metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (5.7 x 5.7 cm)
Caption
In the mid-1990s, the International Action Center started an affiliate organization called the International Peace for Cuba Appeal that called for an end to the US blockade of Cuba, a lift to the travel ban, the closure of the US naval base at Guantanamo, and respect for Cuba’s sovereignty. From 1992-1994, they organized rallies across the country and travelled to Cuba to delivered tens of thousands of dollars in medical supplies.
Description
A round pinback button with a yellow background with [FOR / FRIENDSHIP / AND PEACE / WITH CUBA] printed in large black text. Red scribbled borders form a square shape around the central phrase. Beneath the text are two hands in an embrace. They both wear shirts with rolled up sleeves. Beneath the hands, small diagonal text reads [International / Peace for Cuba / Appeal]. Along the back edge is red text reading [Design by Irving Fierstein].
Place depicted
Cuba, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Activism
International affairs
Military
Politics
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Family of Sarah Elizabeth Wright
Object number
2010.61.45
Restrictions & Rights
© Irving Fierstein
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d7c9680e-01bb-401f-ba95-7d80b7188cb1

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