Liberty Bell watch fob. [1915]

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Title

Liberty Bell watch fob. [1915]

Description

Brass watch fob shaped like the Liberty Bell (no attached strap). On the back are the words "Woman's Liberty Bell-Justice-Equality 1915 Pennsylvania."

This piece was created during the Pennsylvania Liberty Bell Campaign to pass a state suffrage referendum in 1915. Suffragists forged a replica of the Liberty Bell, known as the Justice Bell. The Justice Bell toured Pennsylvania with its clapper chained to its side. The clapper would not ring until women won the vote.

Date

[1915]

Subject

Advertising, Political--United States
Liberty Bell
Political campaigns
United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Women--Suffrage--Pennsylvania

Creator

Newark, N.J. : Whitehead & Hoag Co. (Manufacturer)

Identifier

MEMR.1915.12

Original Format

Fobs

Physical Dimensions

3.75 cm. x 2.75

Comments

Geolocation