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Woman Suffrage, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage, 1917
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This evocative photograph, titled "Woman Suffrage, 1917," captures a pivotal moment in American history as women's rights activists gathered to demand the right to vote. Taken by the renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, the image showcases a large crowd of both men and women, many of whom are riding bicycles, assembled before the entrance of the Capitol in Washington D.C. The bicycles symbolize the newfound freedom and mobility that women were seeking, not just in transportation but also in their political rights. The photograph was taken during a critical period in the women's suffrage movement. The National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) and the more militant National Women's Party were working tirelessly to secure the passage of the 19th Amendment, which would grant women the right to vote. The suffragettes, as they were called, employed various tactics, from peaceful protests to more radical methods, to bring attention to their cause. In this photograph, the group of men and women, dressed in their Sunday best, appear determined and focused, their faces expressing a range of emotions from hope to defiance. The glass negative, taken by George William Harris and Martha Ewing Newcombe for Harris Ewing Inc., provides a powerful visual representation of the political climate of the time and the unwavering resolve of the suffragettes in their quest for equality. The photograph is now part of the extensive collection at the Library of Congress, serving as an important reminder of the rich history of the women's suffrage movement in America.
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