Stop Militarism in our Schools!
Poster
ca. 1970 (made)
ca. 1970 (made)
On display at V&A South Kensington
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level C| Artist/Maker | |
| Place Of Origin |
Peg Averill's drawings, accompanied by lively, politically-charged slogans, were mobilised during the anti-war and equality movements of the 1960s and 1970s. Averill was active in the War Resisters League and also in NOW (National Organization for Women). This poster criticises both the American armed forces and education system which promote and glorify military action.
object details
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| Materials and Techniques | printing |
| Brief Description | Poster design by Peg Averill, logo by David Bragin. Issued by War Resisters League. USA. |
| Physical Description | Image of hands breaking a rifle with text quoting Eugene Debs. |
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| Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
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| Summary | Peg Averill's drawings, accompanied by lively, politically-charged slogans, were mobilised during the anti-war and equality movements of the 1960s and 1970s. Averill was active in the War Resisters League and also in NOW (National Organization for Women). This poster criticises both the American armed forces and education system which promote and glorify military action. |
| Other Number | LS.1236 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
| Collection | |
| Accession Number | E.346-2004 |
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| record created | August 20, 2004 |
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