Lanzamuento

NameWall Hanging

Artist Artist unrecorded

Date1978

Place madeSantiago, Chile, South America

MediumCotton, synthetic fabric and yarn, burlap

Dimensions15 3/8 × 18 7/8 in. (39 × 48 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Louise Durston, A.1979.2.16

Object numberA.1979.2.16

DescriptionPeople being forced to move by armed guards, carrying tables, chairs, bedding, etc. Two carabineras (national police, green uniforms) hold guns as mother and two children are evicted from housing (established by either Allende or Frei Montalva governments). Men carry chairs, table and cushions. Figures are stuffed, background plain applique, multicolored, herringbone, straight and buttonhole stitches.