Catalogue Number
NMLH.1994.168.425
Object Name
Poster
Title
Racialism it starts like this
Description
"RACIALISM" in large black text at the top of the poster "IT STARTS LIKE THIS" in medium black text below, followed by an image of a man in a suit making a peace sign with his pointer and middle finger in front of a sign that reads "FOR SALE TO AN ENGLISH FAMILY" at what appears to be a march or protest. Image has a black boarder to match text. "AND ENDS LIKE THIS" in large back text underneath the image over a background image of mourning family members over corpses in what appears to be a field.
Background and backgroud image are in warm brown tones.
"A COMMUNIST POSTER" in small white text in the middle along bottom edge of poster.
All 4 corners appear to have pin holes from being tacked up to hand. Top left corner has a rip from pin hole to edge. Bottom right corner has been torn from pin hole. Back of poster shows signs of heavy yellowing from sun damage.
