Photography — 1959-05-01
Protestors marching on May Day 1959
Henry Grant took this photograph of the 1959 May Day march. Participants are carrying banners with statements and slogans declaring ‘socialism not opportunism’. From the late 19th Century May Day across Europe has traditionally been a day of political protest and is often marked by demonstrations, marches and rallies.
- Category:
- Photography
- Object ID:
- HG1862/15
- Object name:
- Protestors marching on May Day 1959
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- Artist/Maker:
- Grant, Henry
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- Production date:
- 1959-05-01
- Material:
cellulose acetate
- Measurements/duration:
- 6 x 6
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
Purchased with V&A Purchase Grant Fund support.
- Copyright holder:
London Museum
- Image credit:
© Henry Grant Collection/London Museum
- Creative commons usage:
- CC BY-NC 4.0
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