Womens Collection (page 5)

Modern Woman 1944 1940s UK womens ration book rationing portraits magazines

Playing Pianos, 1950s, UK

Stable Romance, 1950s, UK

1930s USA jean patou l heure attendue the awaited hour womens

Womens Hats 1916
What the well-dressed American female is wearing on her head in 1916 - from a mail order catalog by Bellas Hess

Advertisement for the London Glove Company of Cheapside and New Bond Street, showing a selection of womens gloves including long white evening gloves

Helen Glover & Heather Stanning Great Britain London 2012 Olympic Games, Rowing, Womens Pairs Eton Dorney, London, England 01 August 2012 Date: 01 August 2012

Laura Davies Weetabix Womens British Open, 12 August 1993 Date: 12 August 1993

Cover of Eve Magazine August 1926 featuring a Glenster Hat
Cover of Eve Magazine 25 August 1926 featuring a Glenster Hat Date: 1926

Satin gown by Reville
Photograph of a rose-pink satin gown with pink and grey beads by Reville, Hanover Square. Date: 1921

Costume June 1886
Hand-coloured page of the latest Paris fashion of 1886, dinner dresses with drapped swags and flower arrangements, ball dresses with long gloves and fans and traditional garden party frocks

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing dresses & capes 1924
Selection of womens exclusive bathing dresses with separate knickers and capes. Date: 1924

Women riding side saddle 1895
Two women riding in th countryside, side saddle. Date: 1895

Dr. Elsie Inglis Scottish Womens Hospitals
Dr. Inglis whose Scottish Womens Hospitals unit arrived in Serbia in January 1915. They were based at Kraguievatz

Equal Rights Campaign
Campaign for equal rights for women. The woman speaking is unidentified, but may be Sarala Devi Chaudhurani, Bengals Joan of Arc. Freedom movement in India

Cover design, Over 120 Ways of Using Bread for tasty and delightful dishes. Showing a woman in her kitchen, enjoying some of the results of her baking. Date: circa 1940s

Suffragette Isabella Ford. Miss. Isabella Ormston Ford (1855-1924), member of Leeds Trades Council, Labour Party, N.U.W.S.S and at one time (until 1907), the W.S.P.U Date: circa 1909

Suffragette in Prison Cell. A suffragette languishes in a bare prison cell. Captioned, Edie - A Good Suff! The drawing is initialed E.S.P - E. Sylvia Pankhurst? Date: circa 1909

Suffragettes Chalking Pavement Deputation. A group of W.S.P.U members in replica prison dress chalk the pavement announcing the deputation to Mr. Asquith, 24th february 1909

Suffragette Womens Freedom League Caravan. The Womens Freedom toured the South of England in a purpose built caravan, beginning in May 1908

Adela Pankhurst Suffragette. Miss. Adela Pankhurst (1885-1961) portrait, wearing white circular Votes for Women badge. Caption - Organiser National Womens Social and Political union. Date: circa 1908

Suffragette Southwold Express Bomb. The Southwold Express train is about to be sabotaged by the suffragette who, sitting in the branch of a tree, lobs a bomb at the engine

Suffragette, An Easter Prophecy. Suffragette hen with chick, rabbit and eggs. The hen carries a Votes for Women placard and the rhyme reads, When hens all join the suffrage ranks

Suffragette Imps become Suffragists. Cartoon Imps who featured in Ideas Penny Illustrated Weekly are seen behaving as wild suffragettes

Suffragette Cat Votes for Women. A cat in a jacket, hat and bow tie holds a Votes for Women card in its paw. Date: circa 1909

Mary E Gawthorpe Suffragette. Mary E Gawthorpe (1881-1973) portrait. Caption - Votes for Women, Miss. Mary Gawthorpe, Organiser National Womens Social and Political Union Date: circa 1907

Suffragette My Valentine Card. Suffragette spouting a Votes for Women rant, with caption, I hope you re not a suffragette, or into prison you will get with bread and water for your fare

I m going to be a prison warder Emily.. I m going to be a prison warder Emily. What are you going to be when yer grows up? asks the boy of a girl. Me - why a Miss Gawthorpe if mother lets me

Ladies of the Land - Society Workers on a model farm, WW1
A model farm at West Malvern where girls of the higher social classes are trained in the practical work and theory of dairying, including cheese-making, poultry culture, goat-keeping, and so

Advert for Amor Skin, 1930
Advert for Amor Skin face cream, 1930 Date: 1930

La Vie Parisienne 1918 1910s France Georges Pavis illustrations womens portraits woman

La Vie Parisienne 1926 1920s France cc womens hats

Daily lives in London during the Blitz
Four images relating to air-raided London in October 1940. Top left shows cast members at the Windmill Theatre which was the only theatre to remain open; the cast slept in the theatre on mattresses

Mobile Canteens
A row of mobile canteens in Brighton. Note that one of the vans has Y.M.C.A. printed on it. 1940

Suffragette Prisoners Holloway
Suffragette hunger strikers wave to Christabel Pankhurst, one holding a Votes for Women sash. Date: 1909

Wrens in the First World War Victory March
Wrens, led by Dame Catherine Furse: a detachment of the Womens Royal Naval Service, taking part in the Victory March on 19th July 1919 in London following the end of World War One

Tatler front cover- Helena Rubinstein make-up
Front cover of The Tatler magazine featuring girl wearing brightly coloured make-up from Helena Rubinstein: Luminescentpowder, Pink Flare lipstick and Star Sapphire eyeshadow rimmed with Pearl

London Fire Brigade despatch rider at night
The badge of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance, the design adopted at the 1906 congress held in Copenhagen. Depicts the figure of justice with scales and rising sun motif behind

Young New Zealand. John Bull is riding an out-dated penny farthing while Young New Zealand has a modern bicycle. New Zealand gave women the vote in 1893. Illustrated by Joan Harvey Drew

W. S. P. U Welcome Dinner Released Prisoners
W.S.P.U Welcome Dinner Released Prisoners. A menu for the Welcome Dinner in Honour of Released Prisoners, 16th February 1912. The prisoners including Mrs

Womans Relief Corps
A beautiful gilded and embossed postacrd promoting the viryue and history of the Womans Relief Corps - a charitable society to provide local relief work among the needy and to aid military veterans

Womens fashion in velvet and fur, 1913
On the left a blue velvet gown bordered with fur with a vest of soft muslin and a corsage finished with Oriental embroidery and small buttons by Bourniche

Two Parisian Feminists putting up a Poster
The New Professions for Women. An illustration of the French struggle for Womens Rights. Two Feminists put up a poster announcing a womens rights public demonstration/meeting in Paris

Bristol Academy Women Stun FC Barcelona in Champions League: Thrilling Upset at Ashton Gate
Bristol Academy Women celebrate their win - Photo mandatory by-line: Joe Meredith/JMP -13/11/2014 - SPORT - Football - Bristol - Ashton Gate - Bristol Academy Womens FC v FC Barcelona - Womens

Scotland Women's Manager Shelley Kerr Gathers Squad After USA Match at Simple Digital Arena
Scotlands manager Shelley Kerr looks back as she gathers her squad at end for huddle during the International Friendly match at the Simple Digital Arena, Paisley. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo

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"Empowering Women: A Journey of Resilience and Strength" In the fight for equality, women have scratched and fought against societal norms. Just like the Suffragette Cat Scratch, they refused to be silenced. With their iconic Suffragette Cat in Hat and Flag, these brave women proudly displayed their determination to bring about change. The Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH served as a reminder that every step towards progress mattered. It was through unity and strategic moves that they made history. Even in times of turmoil, such as 1937 when Rolex precision watches were introduced, women continued to strive for recognition. La vie Parisienne's 1923 illustrations showcased fearless females swimming against the tide of gender stereotypes. The Suffragette Rally Women's Sunday Programme of 1908 marked a pivotal moment where voices united in demand for suffrage rights. They were warriors on the warpath for justice. Leo Fontan's illustrations from La vie Parisienne captured the essence of liberated women during France's roaring twenties. These images celebrated their freedom to swim against society’s expectations. Sylvia Pankhurst stood tall at Manchester Docks as she fought tirelessly for her cause. Her unwavering dedication inspired countless others to join the movement. During World War I, even amidst chaos and uncertainty, the Women's Institute engaged in activities that showcased their resilience and ability to adapt. Wearing W. S. P. U badges with pride became a symbol of solidarity among suffragettes like Sylvia Pankhurst. These badges represented hope for a brighter future where all women would have equal rights. As we reflect on history, let us honor those who paved the way by wearing our own W. S. P. U Badge and Ribbon today. Together we can continue fighting until true equality is achieved.