Advocate Collection (page 6)

The Apotheosis of Liberty. American cartoon, late 19th century, showing the womens suffrage advocates Elizabeth cady
WOMENs RIGHTS CARTOON. The Apotheosis of Liberty. American cartoon, late 19th century, showing the womens suffrage advocates Elizabeth cady Stanton and Susan B

League to Enforce Peace
LEAGUE TO ENFORCE PEACE. William H. Taft seated in the middle of a group of members of the League to Enforce Peace, founded by Taft after the outbreak of World War I in Europe. Photograph, 1916

Suffrage: Woodhull Sisters
SUFFRAGE: WOODHULL SISTERS. Victoria Claflin Woodhull and her sister, Tennessee Claflin, unsuccessfully attempting to vote in New York City on election day, 1871. Color engraving

MARY EDWARDS WALKER (1832-1919). American physician and womans rights advocate. Photographed wearing the Medal of Honor, c1865

NEAL DOW (1804-1897). American temperance advocate. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

BELVA ANN LOCKWOOD (1830-1917). American lawyer and womens rights advocate. Steel engraving, American, c1884

VICTORIA CLAFLIN WOODHULL (1838-1927). American reformer. George Francis Train (with pistol) visiting Victoria Claflin Woodhull and her sister, Tennessee Claflin

LUCRETIA COFFIN MOTT (1793-1880). American Quaker minister and woman-suffrage advocate. Line and mezzotint engraving, 19th century

SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820-1906). American leader of the early woman-suffrage movement. Pictured on US postage stamp, 1936

SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820-1906). American woman-suffrage advocate. Wood engraving, American, 1870

ELIZABETH CADY STANTON (1815-1902). American woman-suffrage advocate. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820-1906). Steel engraving, 19th century

WOMENs RIGHTS, 1870s. A meeting of the National Womens Suffrage Association in the 1870s with Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton on the platform. Contemporary colored engraving

Caricature - William Eugene Pussyfoot Johnson
Satirical postcard, railing against the arrival in Great Britain of William Eugene " Pussyfoot" Johnson (18621945), a leading American advocate of prohibition

Pierre Belloi, Lawyer
PIERRE BELLOI French advocate-general and writer Date: 16th century (?)

Ezra, Prophet
EZRA Jewish priest and scribe, a teacher of the Torah, advocate of strict observance of the law, particularly opposing the taking of foreign wives. Date: circa 459 BCE

LUCY BURNS (1879-1966). American suffragist and womens rights advocate. Photographed in jail, 1917

LUCRETIA COFFIN MOTT (1793-1880). American Quaker minister and woman-suffrage advocate

Thomas Huxley, British biologist
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), British biologist. Huxley was a strong advocate of Darwins theory of evolution by natural selection

Asa Gray, US botanist
Asa Gray (1810-1888), American botanist. Gray trained initially as a doctor, obtaining his M.D. in 1831. However, his real interest lay in botany, which he pursued successfully

MARIE STOPES (1880-1958). English paleobotanist and birth-control advocate

LUCY BURNS (1879-1966). American suffragette and womens rights advocate, giving a speech at a rally, 1910s

SUFFRAGIST, c1912. American suffragist Florence Jaffray Daisy Harriman (1870-1967) holding a banner bearing the words of Susan B. Anthony, Failure Is Impossible. Photographed c1912

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American leader of the birth-control movement. At the time of her 1916 trial

NATIONAL WOMENs PARTY. Alice Paul with officers of the National Womens Party, holding a banner with a quote by Susan B. Anthony in front of their Washington, D.C. headquarters, 1920s

SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820-1906). American womans suffrage advocate. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1890-1910

SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820-1906). American woman-suffrage advocate. Caricature drawing by Theodore Wust, 1873, at the time of her trial for unlawful voting in the previous years U.S. presidential election

1st Baron Strathclyde
Alexander Ure, 1st Baron Strathclyde, Scottish politician and judge. He was the Liberal member for Linlithgowshire from 1895-1913 and served as Solicitor General for Scotland 1905-09

Martin Nadaud / Gill
Martin Nadaud (1815-1898) rose from humble beginnings, becoming a revolutionary and Member of Parliament. An advocate of public transport and public services

Modern Athenians plate 22 - Edinburgh
James Aytoun (1797-1881) advocate, towering above Mr Alexander Robertson (c. 1787-1847), music seller and music teacher, who contemplates with wonder the gigantic proportions of Mr Aytoun as they

EDINBURGH
A narrow, steep close, believed to date from 1544, named after Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees, Lord Advocate of Scotland 1692-1709 and 1711-13

Machinery at Lyon
At Lyon, Napoleon and Eugenie admire the weaving machinery, and Eugenie embroiders a flower : Napoleon is an enthusiastic advocate of industry and commerce

Lord Dudley Stuart, (1803-1854)
Portrait of Lord Dudley Coutts Stuart, leading advocate of Polish Independence, engraved in 1843

Joseph Livesey
JOSEPH LIVESEY temperance advocate and philanthropist

The Metropolitan Sanitary Association Dinner, at Soyers Sy
The first public festival held by the Metropolitan Sanitary Association in 1851. With thousands of deaths from diseases such as cholera

Cruikshank / Wagstaff
GEORGE CRUIKSHANK the artist and temperance advocate as a young man

Cruikshank / Maull / Cdv
GEORGE CRUIKSHANK artist and temperance advocate

Satire / Advocate
An advocate for womens rights

Scene at a feast of Hortensius, Ancient Rome
Scene at one of the many lavish feasts laid on by the rich orator and advocate, Quintus Hortensius Hortalus (114-50 BC), in Ancient Rome. He was the first to include peacocks on the menu

Jesus as Advocate
Jesus depicted as the Advocate who will defend humankind at the Last Judgment in spite of our sins and errors

Ruggiero Boscovich
RUGGIERO GIUSEPPE BOSCOVICH Italian/Croatian scientist and advocate of Newtons theories

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"Championing Equality: The Unyielding Spirit of Advocacy" In the fight for justice and equality, advocates have emerged as beacons of hope, challenging societal norms and paving the way for change. From iconic figures like Rosa Parks, who defiantly took her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, to Emmeline Pankhurst's unwavering determination outside Buckingham Palace, these advocates have left an indelible mark on history. The suffragette cat in the hat and flag symbolize the relentless pursuit of women's rights. With their boldness and resilience, they shattered barriers that confined them to second-class citizenship. Alice Paul's founding of the National Women's Party further exemplified this commitment to progress. Not limited by gender or nationality, advocates like Frances Willard fought tirelessly for various causes. Their dedication knew no bounds as they challenged social norms and championed reforms that would benefit all. Barristers such as Robert Blair epitomized advocacy within legal realms. Armed with notebooks filled with knowledge and wigs representing tradition, they fearlessly defended justice while upholding principles of fairness. King Charles III stands tall in his first portrait—a reminder that even those in positions of power can become allies in advocating for change. Nicholas C. Criss seated behind Rosa Parks signifies how journalists played a crucial role in amplifying voices that were often silenced. From Pierre-Antoine Berryer to Theophile Gautier—French lawyer-politicians whose words resonated through generations—their eloquence fueled movements towards progress, and are not mere spectators; they are catalysts igniting flames within societies yearning for transformation. They embody courage when faced with adversity and inspire others to join their cause. As we reflect upon these remarkable individuals who dedicated their lives to advocacy, let us remember that our own actions can make a difference too. Each one of us has the power to advocate for what is right, to challenge injustice, and to create a world where equality prevails.