Hurricane Clean-up Yard Sign

Hurricane Clean-up Yard Sign

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Description
No sooner had Katrina departed New Orleans in August 2005 than waves of hurricane clean-up signs went up in neighborhoods hard-hit by the storm, offering house-gutting services, mold removal, drywall replacement, and even building removal. The work was hazardous, involving the mucking out of homes and the handling of mountains of demolition debris and sodden household belongings. Many homeowners undertook their own clean-up, but much was performed by immigrant laborers attracted to the region by the promise of hard work and good wages.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Sign
Date made
2006
Associated Date
2006
maker
June, Eric
place made
United States: Louisiana, New Orleans
referenced
United States: Louisiana, New Orleans
United States: Louisiana
Physical Description
plastic, coroplast (overall material)
ID Number
2006.3067.01
catalog number
2006.3067.01
nonaccession number
2006.3067
Credit Line
Gift of Eric June
subject
[NO SUBJECT]
related event
Hurricane Katrina
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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