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Object #     2001-11/89
Object name     Poster
Culture of Origin     Cultural Revolution, China
Materials     Paper
Techniques     Printed
Dimensions     H: 77.5 cm, W: 54.0 cm
Exhibit Label    

"IN THE CLASSROOM OF EXPERIENCE"
Mao sent urban youth to the countryside to learn from the Chinese peasantry. The struggle of rural life and the benefits of the revolution are a part of China that most city youth had never seen. As depicted here, a peasant farmer is teaching the students about modern agricultural techniques.
Source     Museum Expedition - Anthropology Division
Location     Panjiayuan, Beijing
 
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