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To Fan the Flames!

Poster
1984 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Linocut print entitled 'To Fan the Flames!' depicting a group of people listening to a singer playing the guitar. Incorporated into the print on the left is the symbol for the IWW (International Workers of the World). At the foot of the poster are details of a concert entitled 'Songs of the IWW' featuring Utah Phillips, Fred Holstein and Marion Wade among others. The concert was a two day event and took place at Holstein's, 2464 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, 1984.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleTo Fan the Flames! (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Linocut print
Brief description
Poster, 'To Fan the Flames!' by Carlos Cortez for Industrial Workers of the World. Chicago, 1984.
Physical description
Linocut print entitled 'To Fan the Flames!' depicting a group of people listening to a singer playing the guitar. Incorporated into the print on the left is the symbol for the IWW (International Workers of the World). At the foot of the poster are details of a concert entitled 'Songs of the IWW' featuring Utah Phillips, Fred Holstein and Marion Wade among others. The concert was a two day event and took place at Holstein's, 2464 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, 1984.
Dimensions
  • Height: 64cm
  • Width: 52cm
Dimensions measured 31/12/2014
Credit line
Given by Sonia Martin
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.279-2014

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Record createdSeptember 16, 2014
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