Title
Stanhope novelty telescope : portrait of Susan B. Anthony, National American Woman Suffrage Association [Circa 1905-1910]
Description
Miniature telescope, made of brass-like metal with a black leather sheath. Stanhopes were novelty souvenirs popular during the 19th century. The image can be seen by holding it up to the light and looking into the tiny hole.
The Lewis collection includes Susan B. Anthony, Mary Clarke, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sylvia Pankhurst. Stanhopes were also created for Lucy Stone, Carrie Chapman Catt, and Anna Howard Shaw.
The Lewis collection includes Susan B. Anthony, Mary Clarke, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sylvia Pankhurst. Stanhopes were also created for Lucy Stone, Carrie Chapman Catt, and Anna Howard Shaw.
Date
[Circa 1905-1910]
Subject
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Novelties
Stanhopes (photographs)
Telescopes
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Novelties
Stanhopes (photographs)
Telescopes
Format
3.8 cm.
Language
English
Identifier
MEMR.1905.02.01
Coverage
Made in France
New York
New York
Original Format
Stanhopes (photographs)
Physical Dimensions
3.8 cm.
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