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Prisoners' objects: The collection of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum.

Authors :
Mayou, Roger
Source :
International Review of the Red Cross. Dec2016, Vol. 98 Issue 903, p749-760. 12p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article offers information on the collection of prisoners' objects displayed at the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum for the exhibition "The Humanitarian Adventure." It says that the objects are made by conflict-related detainees and given to the members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The role of the objects are also discussed including the comb made in Ansar Camp in Lebanon, the guitar at Machava Prison, and the sculpture made by Htein Lin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18163831
Volume :
98
Issue :
903
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Review of the Red Cross
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
128225646
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S1816383117000595