Manufactured by
Unidentified
Distributed by
New York Anti-Apartheid Coordinating Council, American, 1986 - 1989
Date
June 14, 1986
Medium
ink on paper with metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 3/8 in. (5.7 × 5.7 × 1 cm)
Description
A pinback button supporting a June 14, 1986 March Against Apartheid in New York City. The background of the button is yellow. Black and red text throughout the button reads [March Against Apartheid / June 14 / Remember Soweto]. Behind the text, at center, is a depiction of a shackle. The exterior edge of the button has black text that reads [NYAACC] followed by a phone number. There is also an illegible manufacturer's stamp. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted
South Africa, Africa
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Movement
Anti-apartheid movements
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Activism
Africa
International affairs
Politics
Race discrimination
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
Object number
2013.68.46
Restrictions & Rights
© New York Anti-Apartheid Coordinating Council
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd504dc5e6a-dab7-4c94-9800-ba6200c80fc2

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