Banner, Gay Solidarity Group : International Gay Solidarity, c.1978, 1978

Historical information

This banner was produced by the Gay Solidarity Group (GSG) for use in the first Mardi Gras, one of the events held as part of the Day of International Gay Solidarity, held on 24 June 1978. The banner was displayed on the side of the truck that was used in the Mardi Gras. It was subsequently used in numerous protests and demonstrations by GSG into the late 1980s.

Physical description

White text on green canvas backing, ends folded and stitched with red cotton, reinforced by black tape.

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