Pink Triangle

When analyzing photographs, remember that you should…

1.Look at the time period when the resource was published.

2. See what or who is present in the photo.

3. Determine what is happening in the photograph.

4. Look for any symbols in the photo.Pink Triangles served as characterizing symbols for homosexuals from the 1930s-1950s.

1. What is this article of clothing?

2. What shape do you see next to the identification number? What color is it?

3. Compare and contrast this marker with the Star of David that Jews were required to wear during the Holocaust.