Protest Sign - 'Stay in school?'
Production date
2019
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
See full details
Object detail
Description
A rectangular piece of white canvas stretched and stapled on a wooden frame. The canvas features painted green edges and the words, STAY IN SCHOOL? \ THIS IS \ THEIR \ HISTORY \ LESSON \ LET KIDS HAVE A FUTURE \ #FAIRGO", printed in dark red paint on the front surface. The front also features a stylised circular globe (earth) in shades of blue, green and white.
Classification
DOCUMENTS Posters
Maker
Production date
2019
Production place
Measurements
Dimensions: L 750 x W 595 x H 18 mm
Media/Materials description
Canvas sign with painted lettering, afixed to wooden frame with steel staples.
Signature/Marks
STAY IN SCHOOL?/ THIS IS/ THEIR/ HISTORY/ LESSON/ LET KIDS HAVE/ A FUTURE/ #FAIRGO/
History and use
This handmade painted canvas placard was made by Jessica Novak and carried by her during the School Strike 4 Climate march held in Brisbane on 15 March 2019.
More than 150,000 schoolchildren and adult supporters in over sixty cities throughout Australia took part in the nationwide strike and march with the aim of bringing about action by Government and politicians towards limiting climate change. Worldwide, school children in over a hundred countries took part in the strike.
More than 150,000 schoolchildren and adult supporters in over sixty cities throughout Australia took part in the nationwide strike and march with the aim of bringing about action by Government and politicians towards limiting climate change. Worldwide, school children in over a hundred countries took part in the strike.
Associated person
Registration number
H50682
Share
Related objects
