Commemorative Bust of Rosa Parks, 1995
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Artifact Overview
Rosa Parks's December 1, 1955, refusal to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus led to such successful public action that many consider her act to be the spark that ignited the Civil Rights movement. Sarah's Attic, Inc., creator of this commemorative bust, has offered products that reflect love, respect, and dignity.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bust (Figure)
Date Made
1995
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2002.190.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Synthetic resin
Cardboard
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in (Bust)
Width: 4.5 in (Bust)
Depth: 3 in (Bust)
Height: 9.5 in (Product Package)
Width: 6.938 in (Product Package)
Depth: 6.125 in (Product Package)
Inscriptions
bottom of bust: BLACK HERITAGE COLLECTION / FACES OF COURAGE© / BY SARAH'S ATTIC / ROSA PARKS / #0188 OF 9,898 / LICENSED BY ROSA PARKS, 1995
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