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21.3.60. Massacre of Africans at Sharpeville
Poster
c. 1960s (made)
c. 1960s (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Black and white poster depicting a photograph of people lying dead after police opened fire following a demonstration against the 'pass laws' of apartheid, killing 69 people.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | 21.3.60. Massacre of Africans at Sharpeville (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Poster by the Anti-Apartheid Movement depicting a photograph of the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa, 1960. |
| Physical description | Black and white poster depicting a photograph of people lying dead after police opened fire following a demonstration against the 'pass laws' of apartheid, killing 69 people. |
| Credit line | Given by Martin Bailey |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.372-2021 |
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| Record created | September 23, 2021 |
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