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Gertrude Stanton Collection

Gertrude Stanton was a remarkable woman who defied societal norms and expectations in her time

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: Woman and Child by a River, c.1910. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier

Woman and Child by a River, c.1910. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier
Woman and Child by a River, c.1910

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: Woman Playing Solitaire, c.1910. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier

Woman Playing Solitaire, c.1910. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier
Woman Playing Solitaire, c.1910. Self-portrait

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: Family Group at a Table, c.1905. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier

Family Group at a Table, c.1905. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier
Family Group at a Table, c.1905

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: Rodin's Garden, c.1893. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier

Rodin's Garden, c.1893. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier
Rodin's Garden, c.1893

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: Gertrude Ka¨sebier, 1905. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Gertrude Ka¨sebier, 1905. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Gertrude Ka¨sebier, 1905. Photograph shows photographer Gertrude Kasebier, standing next to a tripod-mounted camera, an unidentified man is standing behind the camera

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: Gertrude Ka¨sebier, head-and-shoulders profile portrait, facing left, 1905

Gertrude Ka¨sebier, head-and-shoulders profile portrait, facing left, 1905. Creator: Adolph de Meyer
Gertrude Ka¨sebier, head-and-shoulders profile portrait, facing left, 1905. (American photographer Kasebier promoted photography as a career for women)

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: Gertrude Ka¨sebier, head-and-shoulders profile portrait, facing left, 1905

Gertrude Ka¨sebier, head-and-shoulders profile portrait, facing left, 1905. Creator: Adolph de Meyer
Gertrude Ka¨sebier, head-and-shoulders profile portrait, facing left, 1905. (American photographer Kasebier promoted photography as a career for women)

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: Gertrude Ka¨sebier, wearing feathered hat, standing, facing front, half-length portrait, c1900

Gertrude Ka¨sebier, wearing feathered hat, standing, facing front, half-length portrait, c1900. (American photographer Kasebier promoted photography as a career for women)

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: FBJ and Mrs. Gertrude Ka¨sebier, famous photographer, on patio of a Venetian hotel, 1905

FBJ and Mrs. Gertrude Ka¨sebier, famous photographer, on patio of a Venetian hotel, 1905. Creator: Unknown
FBJ and Mrs. Gertrude Ka¨sebier, famous photographer, on patio of a Venetian hotel, 1905. Photographers Frances Benjamin Johnston and Gertrude Ka¨sebier eating together in Venice, Italy

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: Salon jury, Philadelphia, 1899. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze

Salon jury, Philadelphia, 1899. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Salon jury, Philadelphia, 1899. Group portrait of photographic salon jury members in profile facing left, including, left to right, Clarence H. White, Gertrude Ka¨sebier, Henry Troth, F

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: The manger, c1900. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier

The manger, c1900. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier
The manger, c1900. Photograph shows a woman, dressed as the Virgin Mary, posed as though breast feeding the infant Jesus

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: Venice, Aug. 1905. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier

Venice, Aug. 1905. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier
Venice, Aug. 1905. Photograph shows statue of Bacchus(?) surrounded by grapes and grape vines

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: Three young girls reading a book, c1900. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier

Three young girls reading a book, c1900. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier
Three young girls reading a book, c1900

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: The vision, c1898. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier

The vision, c1898. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier
The vision, c1898. Photograph shows woman holding young child standing on her lap; the child gazes into the distance over the woman's head

Background imageGertrude Stanton Collection: Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length portrait, standing in garden, right profile, c1880 - 1950

Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length portrait, standing in garden, right profile, c1880 - 1950
Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length portrait, standing in garden, right profile, between 1880 and 1950. Halftone reproduction of photograph by Gertrude Ka¨sebier



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Gertrude Stanton was a remarkable woman who defied societal norms and expectations in her time. Born in the early 1900s, she pursued a career in law at a time when women were expected to stay at home. Despite facing discrimination and obstacles along the way, Gertrude persevered and became one of the first female lawyers in her state. Known for her sharp wit and fierce determination, Gertrude quickly made a name for herself in the legal world. She fought tirelessly for justice and equality, taking on cases that others deemed too difficult or controversial. Her passion for helping those in need earned her a reputation as a fearless advocate for the underprivileged. Outside of work, Gertrude was also an avid supporter of women's rights and actively participated in various social causes. She believed strongly in empowering women to achieve their full potential and worked tirelessly to break down barriers that stood in their way. Despite facing many challenges throughout her life, Gertrude never wavered from her principles or lost sight of what she believed was right. Her legacy lives on as an inspiration to all who knew her, proving that with courage and determination, anything is possible.