Political Banner, New York State Woman Suffrage Party, 1910
THF13446 / Political Banner, New York State Woman Suffrage Party, 1910
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Artifact Overview
This banner was carried in rallies and marches by members of the New York State Woman Suffrage Party. Reformers had been advocating giving women the vote since the 1840s. However, it was not until the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920 that women gained the vote.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Banner
Date Made
1910
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
33.466.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Alice R. Hepburn.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Color
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 54 in
Width: 62 in
Inscriptions
On flag: NEW YORK STATE / WOMAN SUFFRAGE / PARTY
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