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Feminism Collection (#9)

"Feminism: The Fight for Equality and Women's Rights" In the early 20th century, brave women like the English suffragettes paved the way for gender equality

Background imageFeminism Collection: Advertising poster of 1900 for the Elixir Mondet '

Advertising poster of 1900 for the Elixir Mondet "
LSE4085960 Advertising poster of 1900 for the Elixir Mondet " the king of tonics and digestives, cordial aperitif alpine"

Background imageFeminism Collection: The English Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) presented her these before the jury of

The English Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) presented her these before the jury of
XEE4165818 The English Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) presented her these before the jury of the Faculty of Medicine of Paris in 1870. She became the first female doctor

Background imageFeminism Collection: The Capture of Paris in May 1871: the Barricade of Place Blanche Defended by Women

The Capture of Paris in May 1871: the Barricade of Place Blanche Defended by Women
LSE4110342 The Capture of Paris in May 1871: the Barricade of Place Blanche Defended by Women by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Paris in May 1871)

Background imageFeminism Collection: illustration in Le Rire, 14 / 06 / 13 - International Congress of the Women (engraving)

illustration in Le Rire, 14 / 06 / 13 - International Congress of the Women (engraving)
ICA4866149 illustration in Le Rire, 14/06/13 - International Congress of the Women (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info.: Illustration de Lucien Metivet (1863-1932) dans Le Rire

Background imageFeminism Collection: Cover of 'Le Grelot', number 1342, Satirique en Couleurs

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 1342, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4923876 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 1342, Satirique en Couleurs, 1896_12_27: La depopulation - Anticlericalism, Feminism anti, Valenciennes - Marriage of religious - Femmes

Background imageFeminism Collection: Illustration by Henri Demare (1846-1888) for the Cover of La Nouvelle Lune

Illustration by Henri Demare (1846-1888) for the Cover of La Nouvelle Lune
ICA4938481 Illustration by Henri Demare (1846-1888) for the Cover of La Nouvelle Lune, 1880-5-23 - Actuality Womens Rights - Anti-feminism, Suffragism - Women by Demare

Background imageFeminism Collection: Demonstrations in London in September 1908

Demonstrations in London in September 1908
GIA4748134 Demonstrations in London in September 1908 by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demonstrations in London in September 1908); eGiancarlo Costa; Italian

Background imageFeminism Collection: Womens Rights, c. 1870 (litho)

Womens Rights, c. 1870 (litho)
AQS336756 Womens Rights, c. 1870 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 24x38 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageFeminism Collection: Marguerite Durand sticking her election posters - by Daniel De Losques

Marguerite Durand sticking her election posters - by Daniel De Losques
LSE4090175 Marguerite Durand sticking her election posters - by Daniel De Losques (Henri Casimir Paul Thouroude dit) (1880-1915), in " Fantasio" of 01/04/1910 by de Losques

Background imageFeminism Collection: Amelia Jenks Bloomer wearing the Bloomer costume, published by N

Amelia Jenks Bloomer wearing the Bloomer costume, published by N
PNP383871 Amelia Jenks Bloomer wearing the Bloomer costume, published by N. Currier, 1851 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageFeminism Collection: Eliska Krasnohorska (1847-1926), Czech feminist author (litho)

Eliska Krasnohorska (1847-1926), Czech feminist author (litho)
817609 Eliska Krasnohorska (1847-1926), Czech feminist author (litho) by Czech School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eliska Krasnohorska (1847-1926)

Background imageFeminism Collection: University education for women making their conversation confusing for their less

University education for women making their conversation confusing for their less
532269 University education for women making their conversation confusing for their less educated friends. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 7 December 1889

Background imageFeminism Collection: Mr Punch bows to Agneta Frances Ramsay who sat, and passed with First Class Honours

Mr Punch bows to Agneta Frances Ramsay who sat, and passed with First Class Honours
538778 Mr Punch bows to Agneta Frances Ramsay who sat, and passed with First Class Honours, the papers set, but could not receive a degree as Cambridge did not award them to women at this time

Background imageFeminism Collection: Adele Voughle, cowgirl, c. 1880-1900 (b / w photo)

Adele Voughle, cowgirl, c. 1880-1900 (b / w photo)
DPL415517 Adele Voughle, cowgirl, c.1880-1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Denver Public Library

Background imageFeminism Collection: Huntsman jumping a fence and interfering with

Huntsman jumping a fence and interfering with
Huntsman jumping a fence on an old nag and interfering with the pack of hounds. Facey Romford irritating Jonathan Lotherington during a hunt. Romford disturbs the dignity of his Hunt

Background imageFeminism Collection: Flora Tristan (1803-44) 1847 (litho) (b / w photo)

Flora Tristan (1803-44) 1847 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163812 Flora Tristan (1803-44) 1847 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFeminism Collection: Attic red-figure amphora depicting a satyr struggling with a maenad

Attic red-figure amphora depicting a satyr struggling with a maenad
PWI92571 Attic red-figure amphora depicting a satyr struggling with a maenad, with a seated woman tying her sandal on the neck, made by Pamphaios and painted by Oltos

Background imageFeminism Collection: Womens Club, 19th century (engraving) (b / w photo)

Womens Club, 19th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163576 Womens Club, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFeminism Collection: The Comite d Honneur of La Fronde (mixed media)

The Comite d Honneur of La Fronde (mixed media)
CHT252565 The Comite d Honneur of La Fronde (mixed media) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Marguerite Durand, Paris

Background imageFeminism Collection: Banner for the Societe Le Suffrage de Femmes (silk)

Banner for the Societe Le Suffrage de Femmes (silk)
CHT206244 Banner for the Societe Le Suffrage de Femmes (silk) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Background imageFeminism Collection: Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses, 1891 (oil on canvas)

Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses, 1891 (oil on canvas)
OLD36956 Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 146.4x90.2 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; eGallery Oldham; English, out of copyright

Background imageFeminism Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 191, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_11_26: Feminism anti

L Assiette au Beurre, number 191, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_11_26: Feminism anti
ICA4935756 L Assiette au Beurre, number 191, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_11_26: Feminism anti, Valenciennes - Dog, Women, Feminist, Durand Marguerite (1864-1936) - by Radiguet

Background imageFeminism Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 494, Satirique en couleurs, 1910_9_17: Feminism anti

L Assiette au Beurre, number 494, Satirique en couleurs, 1910_9_17: Feminism anti
ICA4917669 L Assiette au Beurre, number 494, Satirique en couleurs, 1910_9_17: Feminism anti, Demonstration/barricade - Women - by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); Photo eCaricadoc; French

Background imageFeminism Collection: Womens Club (Lithography, 1850)

Womens Club (Lithography, 1850)
LRI4669241 Womens Club (Lithography, 1850) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Womens Club. Lithograph of 1850)

Background imageFeminism Collection: Socialist women Anti-feminist cartoon depicting a man waiting with his child for his wife

Socialist women Anti-feminist cartoon depicting a man waiting with his child for his wife
JLJ4657447 Socialist women Anti-feminist cartoon depicting a man waiting with his child for his wife missing for two days

Background imageFeminism Collection: Portrait of Maud Gonne, (1866-1953), an Irish comedian and activist known for her role in

Portrait of Maud Gonne, (1866-1953), an Irish comedian and activist known for her role in
XEE4176698 Portrait of Maud Gonne, (1866-1953), an Irish comedian and activist known for her role in the feminist movement and the independence of Ireland

Background imageFeminism Collection: George Sand (Aurore Dupin, Baronne Dudevant) (1804-1876) surrounded by 4 writers

George Sand (Aurore Dupin, Baronne Dudevant) (1804-1876) surrounded by 4 writers
LSE4109098 George Sand (Aurore Dupin, Baronne Dudevant) (1804-1876) surrounded by 4 writers: Eugene Sue, Honore de Balzac

Background imageFeminism Collection: Portrait of Marguerite Durand - painting by Jules Cayron, 1897

Portrait of Marguerite Durand - painting by Jules Cayron, 1897
LSE4088550 Portrait of Marguerite Durand - painting by Jules Cayron, 1897 by Cayron, Jules (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Marguerite Durand - painting by Jules Cayron)

Background imageFeminism Collection: English cartoon (ideal husband): the ideal husband (who does all the laundry) - postcard

English cartoon (ideal husband): the ideal husband (who does all the laundry) - postcard
LSE4088475 English cartoon (ideal husband): the ideal husband (who does all the laundry) - postcard, n.d. circa 1920. by English School

Background imageFeminism Collection: Portrait of Fredrika Bremer (1801-65) (engraving) a Swedish writer

Portrait of Fredrika Bremer (1801-65) (engraving) a Swedish writer
XEE4151958 Portrait of Fredrika Bremer (1801-65) (engraving) a Swedish writer and a feminist activist by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFeminism Collection: Club de rue Mouffetard: electoral club admitting women, 1848

Club de rue Mouffetard: electoral club admitting women, 1848
LSE4077422 Club de rue Mouffetard: electoral club admitting women, 1848 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Club de rue Mouffetard: electoral club admitting women)

Background imageFeminism Collection: Women of the Paris Commune: sapeurs, drum, village guard and grenadier - image of Epinal

Women of the Paris Commune: sapeurs, drum, village guard and grenadier - image of Epinal
LSE4078127 Women of the Paris Commune: sapeurs, drum, village guard and grenadier - image of Epinal, Musee Carnavalet by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Background imageFeminism Collection: Official Program for the Woman Suffrage Procession, 1913 (screen print)

Official Program for the Woman Suffrage Procession, 1913 (screen print)
3036423 Official Program for the Woman Suffrage Procession, 1913 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Official Program for the Woman Suffrage Procession, held March 3)

Background imageFeminism Collection: Womens Club during the Commune, 1871 (colour litho)

Womens Club during the Commune, 1871 (colour litho)
CHT208443 Womens Club during the Commune, 1871 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFeminism Collection: The Womans Suffrage Headquarters of Ohio, 1912 (b / w photo)

The Womans Suffrage Headquarters of Ohio, 1912 (b / w photo)
SLS249176 The Womans Suffrage Headquarters of Ohio, 1912 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; (add.info.: Men of Ohio)

Background imageFeminism Collection: Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) and Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), c

Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) and Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), c
SLS249113 Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) and Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), c.1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Background imageFeminism Collection: Saint-Simonian Women and their occupations, c. 1830 (colour litho)

Saint-Simonian Women and their occupations, c. 1830 (colour litho)
CHT274901 Saint-Simonian Women and their occupations, c.1830 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris

Background imageFeminism Collection: Front Cover of La Voix des Femmes, published in Paris

Front Cover of La Voix des Femmes, published in Paris
CHT290422 Front Cover of La Voix des Femmes, published in Paris, October 1917 (printed paper and woodcut) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Background imageFeminism Collection: Flora Tristan (1803-44) (litho) (b / w photo)

Flora Tristan (1803-44) (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163813 Flora Tristan (1803-44) (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Marguerite Durand, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFeminism Collection: American Womanhood -You release my shackles and I ll release yours, editorial cartoon

American Womanhood -You release my shackles and I ll release yours, editorial cartoon
3709808 American Womanhood -You release my shackles and IA ll release yours, editorial cartoon, c.1898 (black and white editorial cartoon) by American School

Background imageFeminism Collection: Mrs. Woodhull Asserting Her Right to Vote, engraving from Harpers Weekly

Mrs. Woodhull Asserting Her Right to Vote, engraving from Harpers Weekly
3709803 Mrs. Woodhull Asserting Her Right to Vote, engraving from HarperAs Weekly, November 25, 1871 (newspaper engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs)

Background imageFeminism Collection: Votes for Women, front cover of Leslies The Peoples Weekly

Votes for Women, front cover of Leslies The Peoples Weekly
3709795 Votes for Women, front cover of Leslies The Peoples Weekly, 7th November 1912A (colour litho) by Monahan, Patrick J




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"Feminism: The Fight for Equality and Women's Rights" In the early 20th century, brave women like the English suffragettes paved the way for gender equality. Their determination to secure voting rights for women was evident in their feminist newspaper established in 1908. With powerful headlines advocating for change, this publication aimed to challenge societal norms and empower women. The struggle continued across borders as American suffragettes fought passionately for their cause. A striking poster from 1911 boldly proclaimed "Votes for Women, " capturing the essence of their movement. These activists faced numerous obstacles but remained undeterred, as depicted by Emmeline Pankhurst's arrest outside Buckingham Palace in 1914 while presenting a petition to King George V. Art played a significant role in spreading awareness about feminism during this era. Bertha Margaret Boye's artwork from 1911-1913 showcased strong female figures demanding their right to vote, inspiring countless others to join the cause. The efforts of these courageous individuals culminated with the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1919, granting women's suffrage in America. Bloomerism emerged as a symbol of defiance against traditional gender roles and expectations. Women who dared to wear bloomers were often barred from attending lectures or facing social ostracization; however, they persisted undeterred by society's disapproval. Through thought-provoking poems like "Cut and he will not come again" by Reginald Higgins and artistic representations such as Wilton Williams' "The Modern Girl, " feminism challenged conventional notions of femininity and encouraged women to embrace independence and self-expression. Feminist movements transcended national boundaries, with suffragette demonstrations taking place even beyond England and America - including Reino Unido (20th c. ). This global solidarity demonstrated that gender equality was an issue that resonated universally among women seeking justice.