Emergency Order Curfew

Work on Paper

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Wanderground Lesbian Archive/Library

Name/Title

Emergency Order Curfew

Entry/Object ID

2024.12.19

Description

This poster is a mock curfew notice for New Haven, CT for "ALL MEN Over the Age of 12+" that was created by "WOMYN F.I.S.T. (Fighting Insults and Sexual Terrorism) in 1986. There are 9 copies.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Context

This undated poster cites specific crime statistics regarding rapes and assaults committed against women and states that "the women of New Haven impose a curfew on all men over the age of 12+ from 8pm-7am EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY."

Category

Poster

Made/Created

Date made

1986

Dimensions

Height

17 in

Width

11 in

Location

Box

Poster Box 1 (Misc. General)

Room

Storage Room

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Create Date

March 13, 2026

Update Date

August 26, 2026