Skip to content

Museum object · Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Placard reading "Sanction South Africa Now!"

late 20th century

South Africa, Africa

Source image for Placard reading "Sanction South Africa Now!"Loading image…
Visit the source record ↗

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

The placard is somewhat larger than an average human torso, white, and rectangular. It is relatively sturdy paper, similar to thick cardstock, with two punched holes, roughly seven inches apart, centered at the top. String threads through both holes and is meant to support the weight of the placard when hung around the neck. There are 4 lines of large black text centered on the placard's front which reads: [SANCTION/SOUTH/AFRICA/NOW!]. "NOW!" also has a bolded underline.

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

Source collection ↗

Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2013.200.2

Continue exploring Series 1

Civil Rights & Public Life →

Explore all Series 1 cards →