Name/Title
Campaign SignEntry/Object ID
2000.46.5Description
A yellow protest sign (a) with black text that reads, "PRESERVE MARRIAGE". Above, two black hearts are interlinked. The left heart reads, "One Man" in black Times New Roman-style font, and the right heart reads, "One Woman" in a black cursive-style font. The sign is double sided and says the same thing on both sides. It is mounted to a wooden post (b) that one would hold in a rally.Context
This sign was used to protest civil unions for same-sex couples. On April 26, 2000, Vermont passed a law allowing same-sex couples to receive the same benefits as heterosexual couples. Governor Dean signed the bill and it went into effect July 1, 2000.Acquisition
Accession
2000.46Acquisition Method
Collected by StaffCredit Line
various staff membersLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Sign, PicketNomenclature Primary Object Term
PlacardNomenclature Class
Advertising MediaNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
23 inWidth
17-3/4 in