Schlesinger Library banner, votes for women, part of triptych, 1983. Digital
Dates
- Creation: 1879-1999
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Conditions Governing Access
CLOSED; USE DIGITAL OBJECT.
Extent
21.93 linear feet ((6 cartons, 5+1/2 file boxes, 6 folio boxes, 2 folio+ boxes, 3 oversize boxes) plus 5 supersize boxes, 2 card boxes, 2 scarves, 1 flag, 9 banners, 1 baton, 1 doorstop, 10 diploma plates, 2 plaques, 2 framed objects, 3 shields, 5 dioramas)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Physical Facet
Brown canvas banner with heading in black, "on the History of Women in America" with 3 painted logos: round yellow with purple text, "votes for women," round blue with white text, "Votes for Women Fellowship" with image of woman holding lantern, "to spread the light," round red with gold lettering, "votes for women WSPU." 3rd of 3 banners intended to hang as triptych.
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
The preeminent research library on the history of women in the United States, the Schlesinger Library documents women's lives from the past and present for the future. In addition to its traditional strengths in the history of feminisms, women’s health, and women’s activism, the Schlesinger collections document the intersectional workings of race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class in American history.