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Greenwich Against the Poll Tax

Poster
1989-90 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Community print shop poster advertising an event for 'Greenwich Against the Poll Tax' at the Woolwich Public Hall on Market Street. The evening was compered by Arthur Smith. The names of the full line-up are listed in red on a fake ballot in the centre, with a selection of real newspaper articles about the poll tax, printed in mint green on white, making up the background.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleGreenwich Against the Poll Tax (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Non-laminated poster
Brief description
Community print shop poster at the Greenwich Mural Workshop entitled 'Greenwich Against the Poll Tax'. Great Britain, ca. 1989-1990.
Physical description
Community print shop poster advertising an event for 'Greenwich Against the Poll Tax' at the Woolwich Public Hall on Market Street. The evening was compered by Arthur Smith. The names of the full line-up are listed in red on a fake ballot in the centre, with a selection of real newspaper articles about the poll tax, printed in mint green on white, making up the background.
Dimensions
  • Height: 76cm
  • Width: 50.5cm
Dimensions measured 28/01/2013
Marks and inscriptions
Greenwich Against the Poll Tax presents on Sat April 23rd at 8pm A Ballot Box Benefit Bonanza Compere : Arthur Smith Twin Set Slap The Gypt Band Not Now Bernard Not in Front of the Children (Lettered in red)
Credit line
Given by Greenwich Mural Workshop
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.129-2011

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Record createdJanuary 25, 2013
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