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Object number2011.34.6

Date2009

OriginPittsburgh, PA

OriginChina

Mediumlinen; paint; plastic

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionBeige cotton banner, with plastic backing. Hand-painted in green on one side is protest message.Dimensions30 x 59 in. (76.2 x 149.9 cm)
InscriptionsHandpainted in green on one side: "3 RIVERS / CLIMATE / CONVERGENCE".
MarksTag on back along right edge has black printed text “Product Names: Easy Drop Cloth / Content: 64% Cotton/Polypropylene / 32%Polyester, 4% other Fibers / Made in China / Imported By: Sibiu Products”.
Historical NotesSign used by protesters during the Pittsburgh G-20 Summit, which was held September 24-25, 2009, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The summit was the third meeting of the G-20 heads of state in discussion of financial markets and the world economy. Announced shortly after the April 2009 G-20 London summit, U.S. President Barack Obama volunteered to host this summit, initially planning to hold it in New York City and coordinating it with the opening of the United Nations General Assembly. However, due to coordination issues, on May 28, 2009, the Obama Administration announced a change of venue to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in order to highlight the city's economic recovery following the collapse of its manufacturing sector in the latter half of the 20th century. Participants in the protests surrounding the summit included peace, environmental, labor, and social justice organizations.

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