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Postcard : Suffragists attacking a policeman. [Circa 1905-1910]
Postcard is labeled No. 641, and contains a colorful cartoon illustration of one woman restraining a police officer while another woman hits him with an umbrella.
On the verso, the card is addressed to Mr. Inward 64 Sayer Street Elephant & Castle…
On the verso, the card is addressed to Mr. Inward 64 Sayer Street Elephant & Castle…
Postcard : To my Valentine. [Circa 1910-1915]
Postcard shows a police officer holding an angry suffragist who is carrying a "Votes for women" flag.
The poem refers to Holloway Prison in London, where many suffragists were imprisoned.
The poem refers to Holloway Prison in London, where many suffragists were imprisoned.
Postcard : A perfect woman, nobly planned / To warn, to comfort & command. [1912]
Postcard depicts an ugly buck-toothed suffragette waving a flag, "I want a vote," above her head in front of the sign, 'Give me a vote and see what I'll do!'
On the verso, the card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Owens 8 Tower Bridge Buildings Mill…
On the verso, the card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Owens 8 Tower Bridge Buildings Mill…
Postcard : Votes for women. [1913]
Anti-suffrage postcard depicts a masculine looking woman running out of a polling booth, knocking poll officials to the floor. The inscription on the front is: "Votes for Women While in the act of voting, Mrs Jones remembers that she has left a cake…
Postcard : No votes thank you. The appeal of womanhood. [1912]
This postcard, designed by Harold Bird, was produced by the National League for Opposing Woman Suffrage. The central figure, wearing a flowing dress and flowers in her hair, politely refuses the vote. Behind her is the suffragette, leaping towards…
Postcard : I am neutral. [Circa 1910-1917]
Part of a series of postcards, labeled No. 2178, 10 designs, "Neutral" Comic.
Cartoon illustration of a man hiding in a closet while two women argue in the kitchen. One woman says "I'm me own boss, see!" and the other says "You must do as I say!"…
Cartoon illustration of a man hiding in a closet while two women argue in the kitchen. One woman says "I'm me own boss, see!" and the other says "You must do as I say!"…
Anti-suffrage Pledge Card : I am opposed to woman's suffrage. [Circa 1910-1920]
Small card with the printed declaration: "I am opposed to woman's suffrage "with lines for a name and street. It is signed by Mrs. N.G. Abbott 51 Merrimack Street, Penacook.
Pro- and anti-suffrage cards were collected during meetings, rallies,…
Pro- and anti-suffrage cards were collected during meetings, rallies,…
Postcard : Taking it out on hubby. [Circa 1908]
Color illustration of a woman holding an umbrella, leaning over to her husband and knocking over a lamp to yell at him: "I tell you we will have votes you big massive brute." Her husband hides behind a newspaper entitled "The Woman At Home", and…
Postcard : Results of the suffrage victory. [Circa 1910]
Color illustration of a woman walking out of the door, leaving her husband to take care of their child. The sign on the wall reads: "God bless our home."
On the verso, the card is addressed to Mrs. Fred [Ziveifel?] Hollenberg, Kansas, and…
On the verso, the card is addressed to Mrs. Fred [Ziveifel?] Hollenberg, Kansas, and…
Postcard : Suffragette Madonna. Crop of 1910. [1910]
Color illustration of a man caring for a child.
On the verso, the card is addressed to Miss Alta Fosmaugh New Weston Ohio Route 1. The message reads: "From your sister Iva."
On the verso, the card is addressed to Miss Alta Fosmaugh New Weston Ohio Route 1. The message reads: "From your sister Iva."