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Bill Chaplis

Edward C. Visco breaks a toy gun over his knee on Boston Common, where Vietnam veterans gathered to protest the war
December 23, 1972
Vintage wire photograph on paper

Creation Place: Unknown

Technique: Photography

Credit Line: Restricted gift of Michael Mattis and Judy Hochberg

Accession Number: P2022.18.267

Commentary: Protest War at Boston Common Rally: Edward C. Visco breaks a toy gun over his knee near the nativity scene on Boston Common, where Vietnam veterans gathered this evening to protest the war. Members of the group said about 100 veterans and supporters took part.

Marks: On recto: typewritten title and date. On verso: date stamp.

Provenance: Purchased by the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College from Edwynn Houk Gallery on June 25, 2022 with funds provided by Michael Mattis and Judy Hochberg.

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Anti-war Movements, Boston, Boston Common, Edward Visco, Night, Protesters, Rallies, Toy guns, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Vietnam War

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1950-1974

Vietnam War Protests

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