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Postcard : Suffragette Vote-Getting The Easiest Way. [1909]
Part of a twelve-card series of full-color lithographic postcards opposing woman suffrage.
This card, labeled Suffragette Series No. 4, features a woman throwing herself on a man and kissing him.
This card, labeled Suffragette Series No. 4, features a woman throwing herself on a man and kissing him.
Postcard : Pantalette Suffragette in the Sweet Bye and Bye. [1909]
Part of a twelve-card series of full-color lithographic postcards opposing woman suffrage.
This card, labeled Suffragette Series No. 3, features an illustration of woman wearing a fancy hat and heels, and a pair of overalls.
This card, labeled Suffragette Series No. 3, features an illustration of woman wearing a fancy hat and heels, and a pair of overalls.
Postcard : Electioneering. [1909]
Part of a twelve-card series of full-color lithographic postcards opposing woman suffrage.
This card, labeled Suffragette Series No. 2, features a well-dressed woman handing money to two women who are in shabbier clothing.
This card, labeled Suffragette Series No. 2, features a well-dressed woman handing money to two women who are in shabbier clothing.
Postcard : Suffragette Madonna. [1909]
Part of a twelve-card series of full-color lithographic cartoon postcards opposing woman suffrage.
This card, labeled Suffragette Series No. 1, portrays a man feeding a child.
This card, labeled Suffragette Series No. 1, portrays a man feeding a child.
Broadside : The Woman's Bible. Editor Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Carrie Chapman Catt, President of the National Suffrage Association, one of the revising committee. [Circa 1920-1925]
Anti-suffrage commentary focused on The Woman's Bible and the anti-Christian beliefs of suffragists. The author pulls direct quotes from The Woman's Bible.
From the Library of Congress:
In 1895, Elizabeth Cady Stanton published the first edition…
From the Library of Congress:
In 1895, Elizabeth Cady Stanton published the first edition…
The 300th Ladies' Home Journal; in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the magazine. November 1908
On page 15: "Why I Do Not Believe in Woman Suffrage" by Mrs. Humphry Ward, author
Leaflet : No woman suffrage vote. [Circa 1895-1900]
Author discusses the results of the non-binding referendum held in Massachusetts in which women were allow to vote on the issue of municipal suffrage and the referendum was rejected. The author asserts that women will not be granted the right to vote…
Leaflet : Bishop Seymour on the new woman : God created man and woman somewhat differently--the difference cannot be obliterated. [Circa 1896-1898]
Reprint of a statement given by Bishop George F. Seymour to a reporter from the Minneapolis Times about the way in which God made women and the negative implications of an idea such as "the new woman."
"The New Woman" was a term used toward the…
"The New Woman" was a term used toward the…
Leaflet : If women could vote! [Circa 1896-1900]
Essay written by an unidentified author who suggests that "giving of the suffrage to women would bring about civil discord." She or he argues that women have all of the rights they need and granting women the right to vote would do more harm than…
Leaflet : Women's place and work. [Circa 1896-1900]
Essay written by an unidentified author who argues against women's suffrage and discusses the importance of gender roles,
The author makes reference to England and Prime Minister William Gladstone.
The author makes reference to England and Prime Minister William Gladstone.