Postcard : Little Bo Peep. [Circa 1905-1913]
Clothing and dress
Leeds (England)
Nursery rhymes
Satire
Sheep
Valentines
Wit and humor
Part of a series of postcards labeled "Valentine's Series." This satirical card contains a color illustration of a little girl, "Little Bo Peep," wearing a large hat. She is holding a shepherd's crook in one hand and a newspaper in the other. the newspaper is entitled "Votes for Sheep" and has a picture of a lamb, captioned "A Martyr."
On the verso, the card is address to Miss L. Stubbs "Garhroyd?" the Drive Roundhay Leeds, and postmarked April 17 [year missing]. The handwritten message reads: "Monday / My dear Edna, / Thank you so very much for your photograph. I think it is splendid of you. I am having a lovely time, but it's nice to see the sea again. With love, Dorothy"
[Graeff?]
[Circa 1905-1913]
Postcard : The cry of the children. [Circa 1907-1913]
Artists' Suffrage League
Browning, Elizabeth Barrett, 1806-1861
Children
Children and politics
Pro-suffrage postcard by artist, C. Hedley Charlton. The card contains a black and white illustration of a group of girls and boys carrying placards with the slogan "Votes for Mammies."
Charlton, C. Hedley
Chelsea : Artist's Suffrage League
[Circa 1907-1913]
Postcard : Just take it from me. Don't ever try to tell a heavy weight suffragette the reason she shouldn't be allowed to vote.[Circa 1912]
Children
Children and politics
Fighting
Color illustration of a boy with a black eye, holding a hand to his head, as a girl walks away.
On the verso, the card is addressed to Mr. Howard Leonard #9 Washington St. Westerly Rhode Island, and postmarked May 13, 1914. The message reads: "I arrived in W. at 9:05 and was rather tired after my long ride. Have you had any more cake since S. afternoon. Ha ha Nelsie"
Kemble, E.B.
New York N.Y. : Gibson Art Co.
[Circa 1912]
Postcard : Nobody loves me; guess I'll be a suffragette. [Circa 1909-1912]
Children
Clothing and dress
Gender roles
United States--New York--Canton
United States--New York--Oswego
Color illustration of a young girl wearing a dress, who is crying and pulling on a pair of pants.
On the verso, the card is addressed to Miss Marjorie Zoller Canton, New York, and postmarked January 3, 1912. The message reads: "Thanks for them kind words. I told you that story. I am going to help a girl I mean print tonight. What results? don't know. Pauline"
[Circa 1909-1912]
Postcard : The procession passing stand of N.A.W.S.A. March 3, 1913
Children
Demonstrations
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Parades & processions
United States--District of Columbia--Washington (D.C.)
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Photographic postcard of the suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C. the day before President Woodrow Wilson's inauguration.
Reproduces a photograph of a group of young girls, dressed in white, each carrying a balloon.
This is part of a set of 8 cards published by Leet Bros. Publishers.
Washington, D.C. : Leet Brothers
1913
Postcard : De suffragette upon her box darns der men, but not der sox. 1913
Children
Children and politics
Dutch
United States--Pennsylvania--Markleysburg
Gray illustration of a Dutch girl standing on a soap box, holding a "Votes for Women" flag.
On the verso, the card is addressed to Miss Estella C [Listes?] Markleysburg Fayette Co. Pennsylvania, and postmarked May 19, 1914. The message reads: "Dear Stella. Will start for Easton in the morning. My address will be 721 Coleman St. Easton Pa. Please write soon. M.L.
Rochester, N.Y. : Walker's Post Card Shop
1913
Postcard : If you von't, Vy von't you, vot? [Circa 1909-1912]
Children
Children and politics
Dutch
United States--New York--Batavia
Voting
A young Dutch girl and boy are seated across from one another.
On the verso, the card is addressed to Mrs. B. C. Williams Batavia, N.Y. The message reads: "Dear Friends. We will be in Batavia Sat. morning on the train that leaves Le Roy 10:53 over the Erie if that is convenient for you if not let us know. Please do not break your necks trying to entertain us. It will be entertainment enough just to see you and hear Bert laugh. I hope you are all well. Sincerely your Nellie Mae."
[Wall?]
[Circa 1909-1912]
Postcard : You've got my vote all right--all right. 1912
Children
Children and politics
United States--Oregon--Eugene
This card, is part of a twelve-card series, featuring children, illustrated by Indiana artist Cobb Shinn. The illustration features a young girl standing in front of a sign with her mouth open. The sign contains a picture of a woman with the inscription: "My choice. Votes fur Wimmen." There is an open paint can just below the sign.
On the verso, the card is addressed to Ardis McFarland 253 W. 5 Street Eugene, Oregon, and postmarked March 12, 1913. The message reads: "Hello Kiddo: I arrived at San Francisco 8 o'clock Mon. morning. We are going on a sightseeing trip now. Will leave for Los Angeles this evening. H.P.M. Texas."
Shinn, Cobb K.
New York : T.P. Co.
1912
Postcard : What we need is a law, so a feller can see his girl every night. 1912
Children
Children and politics
Sailors
United States--Texas--Jacksboro
This card, is part of a twelve-card series, featuring children, illustrated by Indiana artist Cobb Shinn. The illustration features a young girl wearing a sailor suit and smiling as she bangs a gavel on a "Votes for Wimmen" soap box.
On the verso, the card is addressed to Mrs. T.N. Weeks Jacksboro, Texas, and postmarked March 17, [1913?]. The message reads:
"Dear Mrs. Weeks: Please hurry and come back home. It is so lonesome without you. Mr. D. wrote me you [obstructed word] had an awfully good time in Dallas. I know you are enjoying your visit home. But don't stay too long, for this 'old maid' is lonesome without her pal. Best wishes to you both."
Written on the front, under the inscription is: "Isn't it so?"
Shinn, Cobb K.
New York : T.P. Co.
1912
Postcard : Nobody loves me, How can I win any votes. 1912
Ballot boxes
Children
Children and politics
Political candidates
Voting
United States--District of Columbia--Washington (D.C.)
This card, is part of a twelve-card series, featuring children, illustrated by Indiana artist Cobb Shinn. The illustration features a young girl crying, standing next to a "Votes for Wimmen" ballot box.
On the verso, the card is addressed to Mr. A. Mathias 606 Alafansa Ave. Congressional Heights Washington, D.C., and postmarked December 4, 1914. The message reads:
"Dear Ash: / I have been over to Marie's [illegible]
I don't know wether I am going with Kit or not this eve; It is raining here. I ordered the paper sent to you. Hope everything is O.K. and you are well."
Shinn, Cobb K.
New York : T.P. Co.
1912