Gender Equality Collection

Crossing into Illinois, editorial cartoon, 1913 (print)
4073055 Crossing into Illinois, editorial cartoon, 1913 (print) by McCutcheon, John Tinney (1870-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossing into Illinois, 1913 editorial cartoon by John T)

1776 - Retouching an Old Masterpiece - 1915, Life magazine cover, 1st July 1915 (colour litho)
3709799 1776 - Retouching an Old Masterpiece - 1915, Life magazine cover, 1st July 1915 (colour litho) by Stahr, Paul C. (1883-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print)
4073067 The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catch of the Season)

At Last, illustration of female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise, Punch, January 23, 1918 (print)
4073068 At Last, illustration of female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise, Punch, January 23, 1918 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Last)

Suffragist Lucy Branham burns the "hollow phrases" of President Woodrow Wilson across from the White House
4073013 Suffragist Lucy Branham burns the "hollow phrases" of President Woodrow Wilson across from the White House

Suffrage descendants Peggy and Hope Anthony hold floral tributes in front of the Woman Suffrage Monument in the U. S
3709818 Suffrage descendants Peggy and Hope Anthony hold floral tributes in front of the Woman Suffrage Monument in the U.S

Police seize the banners of suffragists before they reach the U. S. Senate, 1918 (sepia photo)
5974483 Police seize the banners of suffragists before they reach the U.S. Senate, 1918 (sepia photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Suffragist outside the White House demanding passage of the 19th Amendment, 1917 (b/w photo)
3709816 Suffragist outside the White House demanding passage of the 19th Amendment, 1917 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Le Bas Bleu (colour litho)
7172076 Le Bas Bleu (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Bas Bleu.); © Look and Learn

Mary MacArthur, Scottish Suffragette and trade unionist (b / w photo)
7201689 Mary MacArthur, Scottish Suffragette and trade unionist (b/w photo) by Haines, Reginald (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary MacArthur (1880-1921)

Bathsua Makin, English scholar and teacher (engraving)
7185541 Bathsua Makin, English scholar and teacher (engraving) by Marshall, William (fl.1617-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathsua Makin (c1600-c1675), English scholar and teacher

Soviet womens committee, USSR (b / w photo)
7185249 Soviet womens committee, USSR (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soviet womens committee, USSR)

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

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)

The Daily Graphic, front page of New York City newspaper, June 5, 1873 (newspaper)
3709802 The Daily Graphic, front page of New York City newspaper, June 5, 1873 (newspaper) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Daily Graphic, Vol. 1, No)

Crates of Thebes(365-c. 285 BC)
Crates was a Cynic philosopher who, like Diogenes, the most famous of the Cynics, gave away his money to live a life of poverty in Athens. The Cynics advocated asceticism

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"Breaking Barriers: A Journey Towards Gender Equality" In the early 20th century, a wave of change swept across nations as women fought tirelessly for their rights. The Catch of the Season, an editorial cartoon from 1917, depicted this struggle with wit and satire. It highlighted the absurdity of denying women equal opportunities based solely on their gender. At Last. An illustration in Punch magazine from January 23, 1918, showcased a female warrior celebrating the hard-fought victory of Woman's Franchise. This powerful image symbolized the triumph of suffragettes who had long battled for equality at the ballot box. Suffragist Lucy Branham took her protest to new heights when she burned President Woodrow Wilson's "hollow phrases" across from the White House in 1918. Captured in a black and white photograph, her act became an iconic representation of defiance against injustice. Decades later, Peggy and Hope Anthony paid tribute to their suffrage ancestors by holding floral tributes in front of the Woman Suffrage Monument at the U. S. Capitol in 1930. Their gesture honored those who paved the way for future generations to enjoy equal rights. However, progress was not always met without resistance. In a sepia-toned photo from 1918, police seized banners carried by determined suffragists before they could reach the U. S. Senate – a stark reminder that change often faces opposition. A courageous suffragist stood outside the White House demanding passage of the historic 19th Amendment in another black and white photo captured in 1917. Her unwavering determination echoed through time as she called for justice and equality. The Le Bas Bleu lithograph portrayed empowered women breaking free from societal constraints through education and knowledge – emphasizing that intellectual liberation is essential for true gender equality. Mary MacArthur's black-and-white portrait showcased her dual role as both Scottish Suffragette and trade unionist.