Chauvinism Collection

Jeanne Chauvin, the second woman to obtain a law degree in France (litho)
2818969 Jeanne Chauvin, the second woman to obtain a law degree in France (litho) by Pirou, Eugene (fl.1884-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeanne Chauvin)

Zukunftsbild aus dem Heere (chromolitho)
669020 Zukunftsbild aus dem Heere (chromolitho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zukunftsbild aus dem Heere.); © Look and Learn

Lloyd George and Harcourt, both ministers in the Liberal Government
KDC400212 Lloyd George and Harcourt, both ministers in the Liberal Government, disagree about giving votes to women, 1910 (litho) by Raven-Hill

St George With Royal Standard & Shield With Cross Of St George From Silver Jubilee Tattoo Aldershot Official Programme 1935 Artist Ernest Ibbetson

Cartoon on postcard, Kitchener news, WW1
Cartoon on a postcard, showing a skinny woman in the early stages of the First World War, reading a news bulletin: Kitchener gets half a million men in a month

Office girls drawn by Fish, WW1
Uncle Fred, a character in the Letters of Eve in The Tatler, drawn by Annie Fish, is pictured njoying his time in the office now that girls are taking on wartime clerical roles. Date: 1917

The War Farmers by Ralph Cleaver
Page of illustrations depicting the trials and tribulations of women working on the land in place of men during the First World War

A Facer by Wilmot Lunt
An ex-WRAF (Womens Royal Air Force) worker asks her pretty friend who is still in uniform and acting as a driver, I wonder why they demobbed me before you? Don t you, Maude. Date: 1919

Woman - the conundrum of the age - We can t guess her, but we ll never give her up! Date: circa 1910s

Male wit - Thoughtless of Her
Thoughtlessness of Her " If you was arf the man you d offer to carry some of these bundles". " Ow can I with my ands in my pockets!" Date: 1894

US flags, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, USA

Danish flag, Ribe, Jutland, Denmark

Feminists Protest Browns Bar
New York, New York: August 26, 1971 Sign carrying feminists wave their calling cards as they demonstrate inside Tom Browns Bar, a male only establishment in Lower Manhattan

Employment of Women
A satirical look at the employment of women in the civil service. A bespectacled gentleman returns to the office and is horrified to find the ladies of his employ making pyramids of books

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"Chauvinism: A Historical Journey Through Postcards, Art, and Society" Step into the world through a captivating cartoon on a vintage postcard. This artistic gem takes us back to Kitchener news during World War I, where notions of male superiority prevailed. Delve deeper into history with Jeanne Chauvin, an extraordinary woman who shattered barriers as the second female law graduate in France. A lithograph immortalizes her legacy and reminds us of the fight for gender equality. Witness Zukunftsbild aus dem Heere's chromolitho masterpiece that portrays Lloyd George and Harcourt, influential ministers in Britain's Liberal Government. Here we see how chauvinistic ideals were deeply ingrained even among those in power. An allegory of Bismarck's death serves as a stark reminder of the consequences when toxic masculinity goes unchecked. This colorful lithograph prompts reflection on society's role in perpetuating harmful stereotypes. During WWI, office girls drawn by Fish became symbols of resilience amidst adversity. Their strength challenges traditional gender roles while highlighting women's contributions during times of war. "The War Farmers" by Ralph Cleaver sheds light on another facet - men monopolizing agricultural labor while women are left marginalized. It raises questions about societal expectations and opportunities denied to women. "A Facer" by Wilmot Lunt showcases the struggles faced by women seeking recognition and respect within male-dominated spaces. Their determination echoes throughout history as they strive for equal footing alongside their male counterparts. Intriguingly, St George With Royal Standard & Shield With Cross Of St George from Silver Jubilee Tattoo Aldershot Official Programme 1935 artist Ernest Ibbetson depicts a powerful image that defies conventional gender norms. It challenges our understanding of masculinity and femininity within patriotic contexts. Unraveling "Woman - The Conundrum Of The Age, " we confront the complexities and contradictions imposed upon women throughout history.