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Catalog Number |
B2019.01.1197 |
Object Name |
Board, Display |
Title |
Cesar Chavez Day March 31st |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Rectangular foamcore display board mounted with a poster entitled, "Cesar Chavez Day March 31st". The poster consists of a black and white photographic image of Cesar Chavez with the emblem for the United Farm Workers of America above with a red background. At the bottom of the poster is an image of a vineyard and at the top of the poster are small images of a Cesar Chavez Boulevard road sign and Chavez speaking to a crowd. There is a list of important dates and events in Chavez's life in English on the left side of the poster, and in Spanish on the right side. The last entry records the designation of Cesar Chavez Day as a state holiday in California. The poster is affixed to the board with red tape. The front of the board is covered in clear plastic which is taped at the back. This display board was created and used by Carlton A. Funn Sr. as part of his exhibition, "The History and Culture of Minorities", later named "National / International Cultural Exhibits ("NICE"). |
Material |
Plastic/Tape/Paper/Foamcore |
Artist or Maker |
Carlton A. Funn Sr. |
Date |
c.1994 |
Dimensions |
H-30 W-20.157 D-0.394 inches |
Search Terms |
Latinxs Workers' rights Civil rights Civil rights leaders |
Subjects |
Latinxs Workers' rights Civil rights Civil rights leaders |
Related People |
Funn, Carlton A., Sr. |