Feminist Collection (page 6)

The Right Hon. Sir Charles and Lady Dilke (b / w photo)
815984 The Right Hon. Sir Charles and Lady Dilke (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon)

Adele Voughle, cowgirl, c. 1880-1900 (b / w photo)
DPL415517 Adele Voughle, cowgirl, c.1880-1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Denver Public Library

Isobel Violet Hunt (1862 - 1942), British author and literary hostess; writer of feminist novels. She founded the Women Writers Suffrage League in 1908

Ethel Smyth (1858 - 1944), English composer and a member of the womens suffrage movement. 1902

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689-1762) (oil on canvas)
CHW253940 Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689-1762) (oil on canvas) by Jervas, Charles (1675-1739); Chawton House Library, Hampshire

Flora Tristan (1803-44) 1847 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163812 Flora Tristan (1803-44) 1847 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Womens Club, 19th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163576 Womens Club, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Governor Carl Elias Milliken signing the Suffrage Bill as six women look
SLS249196 Governor Carl Elias Milliken signing the Suffrage Bill as six women look on, 1917 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Banner for the Societe Le Suffrage de Femmes (silk)
CHT206244 Banner for the Societe Le Suffrage de Femmes (silk) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Florence Fenwick Miller, English journalist and author
Florence Fenwick Miller (1854-1935), English journalist, author and social reformer, editor and proprietor of The Womans Signal, an influential feminist journal. 1897

Willy, Colette and Polaire (litho)
CHT215404 Willy, Colette and Polaire (litho) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Womens Club during the Commune, 1871 (colour litho)
CHT208443 Womens Club during the Commune, 1871 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) Upton and Shuler being driven in a suffrage parade
SLS251163 Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) Upton and Shuler being driven in a suffrage parade, 1919 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Portrait of Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) (b / w photo)
SLS251102 Portrait of Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library

The Womans Suffrage Headquarters of Ohio, 1912 (b / w photo)
SLS249176 The Womans Suffrage Headquarters of Ohio, 1912 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; (add.info.: Men of Ohio)

Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) and Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), c
SLS249113 Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) and Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), c.1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Willy (1859-1931) Colette (1873-1954) Sido (b. 1835) and Captain Colette at
CHT213297 Willy (1859-1931) Colette (1873-1954) Sido (b. 1835) and Captain Colette at Chatillon-Coligny, c.1895 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Theroigne de Mericourt, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le
CHT345831 Theroigne de Mericourt, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical, hygienique et medico-legal by Etienne Esquirol (1772-1840) plate IV

Flora Tristan (1803-44) (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163813 Flora Tristan (1803-44) (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Marguerite Durand, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Suffragettes Taking a Sleigh Ride, 1870-90 (oil on canvas)
2652580 The Suffragettes Taking a Sleigh Ride, 1870-90 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 51.4x91.4 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum purchase

Millicent Fawcett
Millicent Garrett Fawcett (1847-1929), suffragist and early feminist, co-founder of Newnham College, Cambridge, and president of the moderate National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies (NUWSS)

Marguerite Durand pasting her election poster, illustration from Fantasio
LSE3646172 Marguerite Durand pasting her election poster, illustration from Fantasio, 1st April 1910 (colour litho) by de Losques

Votes for Women, August 1908 (b / w photo)
XJF270019 Votes for Women, August 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Une seance du club des femmes, dans l eglise Saint-Germain-l Auxerrois
3504381 Une seance du club des femmes, dans l eglise Saint-Germain-l Auxerrois, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol

Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927) attempting to cast a vote, 1871 (engraving)
SLS251195 Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927) attempting to cast a vote, 1871 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Propaganda postcard encouraging women to fight for voting rights
CHT233257 Propaganda postcard encouraging women to fight for voting rights, early 20th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) and Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) c. 1880 (b / w photo)
SLS249171 Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) and Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) c.1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Portrait of Amelia Bloomer (1818-94) c. 1850 (engraving)
SLS251119 Portrait of Amelia Bloomer (1818-94) c.1850 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Title page of Union Ouvriere by Flora Tristan (1803-44), published in
CHT163817 Title page of Union Ouvriere by Flora Tristan (1803-44), published in, 1844 (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Marguerite Durand, Paris

Flora Tristan (1803-44), c. 1848 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163814 Flora Tristan (1803-44), c. 1848 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Caricature of Colette from her essay on Music-Halls in Vrilles de la Vigne
XJF465726 Caricature of Colette from her essay on Music-Halls in Vrilles de la Vigne, published in La Vie Parisienne, Paris, 1908 (litho) by Gir

Colette (1873-1954) acting in Reve d Egyptienne, 1907 (b / w photo)
CHT163607 Colette (1873-1954) acting in Reve d Egyptienne, 1907 (b/w photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Socialist Women, 1849 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163603 The Socialist Women, 1849 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Portrait of Miss Danlam (silver gelatin print)
MNY381373 Portrait of Miss Danlam (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 19.2x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright

Colette (1873-1954) and Willy (1859-1931) at Belle-Ile, summer 1894 (b / w photo)
CHT215410 Colette (1873-1954) and Willy (1859-1931) at Belle-Ile, summer 1894 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Feminist Coup d Etat, from La Caricature
CHT214259 The Feminist Coup d Etat, from La Caricature, October 1880 (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917), pioneering physician (b / w photo)
STC64698 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917), pioneering physician (b/w photo) by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Polish, out of copyright

Olive Schreiner (1855-1920), 1893 (b / w photo)
736367 Olive Schreiner (1855-1920), 1893 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Olive Schreiner)

Scottish suffragetes arrive in London to deliver petition, 1912 (b / w photo)
2920855 Scottish suffragetes arrive in London to deliver petition, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clara Barton (1821-1912), c. 1865 (b / w photo)
PNP268573 Clara Barton (1821-1912), c.1865 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: founder and president of the American Red Cross in 1881; advocate for women)

Mrs Mary Knowles (1733-1807) (oil on canvas)
CHW253927 Mrs Mary Knowles (1733-1807) (oil on canvas) by Hoare, William of Bath (1707-92) (attr. to); Chawton House Library, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: scholarly Quaker well-known to Samuel Johnson)

Suffragette parade, outside the Adelphi Theatre, New York, 1910 (b / w photo)
SLS251106 Suffragette parade, outside the Adelphi Theatre, New York, 1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Portrait of Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) c. 1885 (litho)
SLS249160 Portrait of Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) c.1885 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library

Washington D.C. The Judiciary Committee... from Frank Leslie
AQS254889 Washington D.C. The Judiciary Committee... from Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 1871 (litho) by Leslie, Frank (1821-80); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Women lined up to participate in an election, 1870 (engraving)
SLS251127 Women lined up to participate in an election, 1870 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; (add.info.: In 1869)

Harriet Hosmer (1830-1908) on ladder with her sculpture of Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858)
SLS249118 Harriet Hosmer (1830-1908) on ladder with her sculpture of Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), c.1860 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Schlesinger Library

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"Feminist Icons Through Time: From Sartre and Beauvoir to Suffragettes and Beyond" In 1970, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir made headlines when they were released from a Parisian police station after distributing the banned leftist publication, La cause du Peuple. These intellectual powerhouses not only challenged societal norms but also played a significant role in shaping feminist discourse. Back in 1964, the dynamic duo was captured enjoying lunch at a Paris café. Their partnership extended beyond personal connections as they both contributed immensely to feminist theory. Sartre's existentialism philosophy intertwined with Beauvoir's groundbreaking work on gender inequality laid the foundation for modern feminism. The fight for women's rights has deep historical roots that go back even further than Sartre and Beauvoir. Clara Zetkin's powerful speeches ignited conversations about suffrage, while courageous suffragettes picketed outside the White House in 1917 demanding equality. Even fashion became an avenue of protest as bloomers symbolized defiance against societal expectations imposed on women. Mlle Miropolski faced discrimination when barred from delivering a lecture simply because she wore these unconventional garments. Advertisements like Lydia Pinkham Co. 's 1923 campaign showcased how women were breaking free from traditional roles by embracing their own choices. The ad encouraged ladies to "go the limit" by advocating for their right to smoke freely—a small yet significant step towards liberation. Helen Gurley Brown, American author and magazine editor extraordinaire, shattered glass ceilings through her iconic book "Sex and the Single Girl. " Her unapologetic approach empowered countless women to embrace their sexuality without shame or judgment. Alice Paul founded the National Women's Party—an organization dedicated solely to advancing women's rights—leaving an indelible mark on history. Her unwavering determination led to monumental achievements such as securing voting rights for American women through the Nineteenth Amendment.