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Sign, Picket

Object number2017.22.1

Artist Melissa Marinaro

Artist Chris Fischer

Manufacturer Staples, Inc.

Date2017

OriginFramingham, MA

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumCardboard; Paint; Ink

Credit LineGift of Melissa Marinaro

DescriptionCardboard protest sign with painted stylized image based on the Venus of Willendorf.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 29 × 17.75 × 0.125 in. (73.7 × 45.1 × 0.3 cm)
MarksReverse has red printed text repeated at top and bottom "STAPLES / copy paper / for basic, high-volume jobs", "8 1/2 x 11 in / letter size", "92 bright / 20 lb / 75 g/m / 5000 sheets white", and "135848-WH / Staples Brands Group / 500 Staples Drive / Framingham, MA 01702 USA / Manufactured for Staples the Office Superstore, LLC. / Made in USA / Package Design ©2008 Staples, Inc. / ...".

Reverse also has black printed text "ST PA B 10/31/15 06:47".
Historical NotesMelissa Marinaro and Chris Fischer made this sign for the 2017 Women's March on Washington, D.C. Melissa traveled from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to participate in the march, which took place on January 21, 2017. Many other cities around the world also participated by holding marches on the same day. Melissa stated that "I chose the Venus of Willendorf because it’s a symbol of fertility and my personal reasons for marching were in support of Women’s’ Rights, especially concerning access to healthcare and reproductive rights."

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