Created by
Amnesty International, founded 1961
Subject of
Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
Date
1998
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 35 7/8 x 24 in. (91.1 x 61 cm)
Description
A poster created by Amnesty International opposing the use of electric stun-belts in American prisons. A photo of Muhammad Ali appears with the statement "25 Times in His Career Muhammad Ali Fought For A Belt. Now He's Fighting Against One".
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
political posters
Topic
Activism
Associations and institutions
Athletes
Boxing
Social reform
Sports
Credit Line
Smithsonian Institution Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Nichols family
Object number
2011.38.2
Restrictions & Rights
© 1998 Amnesty International
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a1bbdf11-058b-48d7-a1fd-aa87fcd2fc5b

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