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21.3.60. Massacre of Africans at Sharpeville
Poster
c. 1960s (made)
c. 1960s (made)
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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.
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Title | 21.3.60. Massacre of Africans at Sharpeville (generic title) |
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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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Accession number | E.372-2021 |
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Record created | September 23, 2021 |
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