Title from caption on object: “Women's Liberation Pickets Parade in Front of the San Francisco Press Club...”

November 9, 1970

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

United Press International

Publisher

This is an image where people are protesting in front of a building. Signs are being held up outside a building with ornate architectural details, including brick walls and a prominent archway. The signs read "EXCLUSIVE BOYS' CLUB," "Active Membership FOR WOMEN N.O.W.," and "THEY LET ME ON THE THIRD FLOOR!" The image is in black and white, highlighting the contrast and textures of the building materials, clothing, and signs. The focus is on the visual message conveyed by the signs, suggesting a protest or demonstration, with the brick façade of the building providing historical context.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image: 19 × 23.9 cm (7 1/2 × 9 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.6 × 25.4 cm (8 1/8 × 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.177.569

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon, Monarch Beach, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across top printed in image: SXP110902X-11/10/70-SAN FRANCISCO: Women’s Liberation pickets parade in front of the San / Francisco Press Club 11/9 protesting restricted female privileges at the club. The wo- / men were then given a tour of the facilities, including the men-only swimming pool where / no bathing suits are allowed. About 15 pickets from the national organization for women / showed up to carry out the demonstration at the club. UPI TELEPHOTO cb/x LOCALS OUT; on verso, center right UPI copyright stamp in black ink

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