Voting Collection (#7)

Sketches of the Bulgarian Elections (engraving)
1591458 Sketches of the Bulgarian Elections (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Bulgarian Elections)

Womans Sphere is in the Home
3742864 Womans Sphere is in the Home by Clapsaddle, Ellen Hattie (1863/65-1934); (add.info.: A Valentine greeting and anti-suffrage movement postcard combined)

Give Mother the Vote - We Need It
3742829 Give Mother the Vote - We Need It by O Neill, Rose Cecil (1874-1944); (add.info.: Small format poster created by Rose O Neill showing babies requesting the " Votes for Our)

Fragment of a ballot (clay)
GIA1761930 Fragment of a ballot (clay) by Greek School; eGiancarlo Costa; Greek, out of copyright

The Convention decreeing unanimously that the remains of Joseph Barra be taken to the Pantheon, 1793 (chromolitho)
977013 The Convention decreeing unanimously that the remains of Joseph Barra be taken to the Pantheon, 1793 (chromolitho) by French School

I Want to Vote, But My Wife Won t Let Me, 1909
3742849 I Want to Vote, But My Wife Won t Let Me, 1909 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: An English suffrage movement postcard showing a man doing domestic chores)

Election Day, 1909
3742841 Election Day, 1909 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: An English anti-suffrage movement postcard. " What is a Suffragate without a suffering household)

Women Suffrage International Congress London, 1909
3742824 Women Suffrage International Congress London, 1909 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Cover to a pamphlet issued at the International Congress on Womens Suffrage in London)

The Missouri Woman, 1916
3742822 The Missouri Woman, 1916 by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Magazine cover to " The Missouri Woman" from June 1916, the Suffrage issue)

An Artists Notes in the French Chamber of Deputies (engraving)
1061731 An Artists Notes in the French Chamber of Deputies (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Artists Notes in the French Chamber of Deputies)

The Elections in France (engraving)
1104026 The Elections in France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elections in France)

Proclaiming the Result of the Voting at Venice from the Balcony of the Doges Palace (engraving)
1103673 Proclaiming the Result of the Voting at Venice from the Balcony of the Doges Palace (engraving) by English School

Soldiers voting for president, September 1864 (engraving)
959448 Soldiers voting for president, September 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers voting for president, September 1864)

Voting machine used in the 2000 Presidential election, ca. 1990. Creator: Unknown
A Votomatic III vote recorder that folds up into a metal briefcase with a black plastic handle when closed. The briefcase has four circular rubber pads on each side

Cabinet card portrait of Thomas Mundy Peterson, 1884. Creator: William R. Tobias
On March 31, 1870, one day after the ratification of the 15th Amendment, which allowed him the right to vote, Thomas Peterson became the first African American to cast a ballot in a U.S

Ballot Box, c. 1939. Creator: Rose Campbell-Gerke
Ballot Box, c. 1939

Bumper sticker with the slogan One Man, One Vote, 1962 - 1965. Creator: Unknown
A blue bumper sticker with green and white print. Vertical text down the left side reads: [SNCC]. Text moving from left to right along the sticker reads: [ONE MAN x ONE VOTE]

The Fifteenth Amendment. Celebrated May 19th 1870. Creator: Thomas Kelly
At center, a depiction of a parade in celebration of the passing of the 15th Amendment. Framing it are portraits and vignettes illustrating the rights granted by the 15th Amendment

Jane Clark, votes in the United Kingdom general election on her birthday, aged 18 years old, this general election was the first in which people could vote from the age of 18

Labour leader Neil Kinnock and his wife Glenys cast their votes at Pontllanfraith, South Wales. 9th April 1992

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and husband Dennis seen here leaving the polling station at the Westminster Institute in Castle Lane, London, SW1 on the morning of the General Election. 9th June 1983

A pensive British Conservative Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, at the Castle Street polling station, London SW1. 11th June 1987

British Conservative Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and husband Denis wave to the crowd at the Castle Street polling station, London SW1. 11th June 1987

Suffragettes Mary Gawthorpe (the Womens Social and Political Union speaker), Lady Constance Lytton and Sarah Jane Baines (known as Jennie Baines)

Christabel Pankhurst and Womens Social and Political Union speaker Mary Gawthorpe in Manchester ahead of their " Votes For Women" meeting at Manchester Trade Hall on 19th January 1909

Miners soon after leaving work at Montagu Colliery, Newcastle, cast their votes at the Montague Miners Welfare Hall Polling Station, Newcastle

A vigorous fight for East Tyrone. Sinn Fein officers in uniform. Polling takes place today for the election of a member for East Tyrone

Gwynfor Evans of Plaid Cymru, leaving the polling station after voting in the Parliamentary election for the Camarthen constituency. 31st March 1966

Police sniffer dogs searched every inch of Coventry Sports Centre before last nights " big count". The building was closed to the public from 6pm and sniffer dogs

Jack Jones chairman of the TGWU union seen here voting at the 107th Annual Trades Union Congress in Blackpool 2nd September 1975 Watscan - - 22/04/2009

One of the hairdressers casting her vote at the polling station in her salon while staff and customers carry on in 1992

Among early voters at La Sagesse School polling station in Newcastle was Sister Fernand, from La Sagesse Convent, who is pictured with Mr. Jack Stoker and Mrs. Jean Baty in 1977

Politicians cast their votes during a debate on the Common Market. Staying inside the Common Market will be best for Britain, Europe and the world

President of the Republic of Ireland Eamon De Valera putting his voting paper into ballot box during the elections. 30th May 1973. Dymphna Miller

Challenger for leadership of the Conservative Party Margaret Thatcher arrives for a debate. February 1975 75-00681

Coal miners cast their votes during the election. October 1977 P005132

Boy Brownsword carrying a parcel full of votes from Norton Colliery in Stoke-on-Trent arrives at the Electoral Reform Society headquarters in Chancel St. February 1974 P017756

The Bunnies tale. 1968; bunnies went psychedelic in brightly-coloured and patterned costumes. October 1976 P018586

General Election at Tredegan. February 1950 O22784

General Election at Tredegan. February 1950 O22756-001

Current Conservative Party leader Edward Heath arrives for a debate on the leadership of he party after being challenged by Margaret Thatcher. February 1975 75-00681-001

Challenger for leadership of the Conservative Party Margaret Thatcher arrives for a debate. February 1975 75-00681-003

Votes arriving in packets and cardboard boxes at the Electoral Reform Society H. Q
Votes arriving in packets and cardboard boxes at the Electoral Reform Society H.Q. in London brought from the miners in Northumberland by Mr Bill Crosby and Mr Bob Jackson. February 1974 P017754

1950 Election Mr and Mrs Herbert Morrision outside the polling station before casting their votes. February P018716

Mr. and Mrs. Clement Attlee and his daughters were out early this morning in a last minute round-up of Mr. Attlees constituency

Election 1959 Old folk turn out to vote at Salford Polling station October 1959 P018695

General Election 1950. Britain votes today. Prime Minister Clement Attlee, with supporters outside the polling booth at Walthamstow, his own constituency February 1950. P018707

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"Through the Ages: The Power of Voting" From gerrymandering to empowering war workers, it has always played a crucial role in shaping our society. In 1812, Elkanah's "The Gerry-Mander. " cartoon shed light on the manipulation of electoral districts, reminding us that fair representation is essential for democracy. During World War II, Ben Shahn's poster urged welders and other war workers to register and vote in the presidential election of 1944. It emphasized their contribution to the nation and encouraged them to exercise their democratic right. In 1909, liberal parties campaigned against poverty with powerful posters and campaign cards. They recognized that voting was not only a political act but also an opportunity to address social issues and create positive change. Ben Shahn continued his advocacy for voter registration in 1946 with a Congress of Industrial Organization sponsored poster. This highlighted the importance of active participation in elections as a means to influence policies that affect working-class communities. The image depicting balloting for the coal strike at Wheatsheaf Colliery in January 1912 reminds us that they are be instrumental in protecting workers' rights and ensuring fair labor practices. Illustrations capturing hands placing voting slips into ballot boxes symbolize individuals exercising their voice through this fundamental democratic process. These images serve as a reminder that every vote counts towards shaping our collective future. William Hogarth's engraving from centuries ago depicted canvassing for votes, highlighting how political campaigns have been an integral part of elections throughout history. It shows how engaging voters directly has long been seen as vital for success. Questions arose about women's involvement in politics; however, suffragettes fought tirelessly until they won the right to vote. Their determination paved the way for gender equality within electoral processes worldwide. Election posters like "The Great Naval Eclipse" demonstrate how important it is for citizens to make informed decisions based on candidates' policies and promises.