Womens Collection (page 9)

Advert for stockings by Bear Brand 1940
Luxury stocking, showing a model holding up a pair of sheer Bear Brand stockings Date: 1940

Advert for Madame P. Rowleys Toilet Mask 1895
Natural beautifier for bleaching and preserving the skin and removing complexional imperfections. Blemishes may be hidden imperfectly by cosmetics and powers

Machine for Tight Lacing
Satire on the fashion for tight corsets - A correct view of the new machine for winding up the ladies Date: circa 1830

Comic Postcard - WW1 Home Front - Air Raid Alert - Take Cover - an eager volunteer
Comic Postcard - WW1 Home Front - Air Raid Alert - " Take Cover" - an eager volunteer warden shouts down an alert of any occupants of a Ladies Public Convenience! Date: circa 1917

Police officers socialising at a Section House, London
Police officers, male and female, socialising in a sitting room at a Met Police Section House in London. By the fireplace on the left is WPC Doreen Lyess

Suffragettes Who Have Never Been Kissed. A group of elderly, pinch-faced, unattractive suffragettes have, apparently, Never Been Kissed Date: circa 1907

Suffragettes and Dog Cur Hardy. Suffragettes and a dog nicknamed Cur Hardy, a reference to Keir Hardie, the labour Politician and intimate friend of Sylvia Pankhurst. Date: circa 1908

Spanish Fashion Evening Dresses 1935 1930s Spain cc pattern books womens dresses patterns evening-dress eveningwear

Fan Palm Black & White
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Fan Palm
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Classy & Fabulous Quote
Orara Studio

Be Yourself Quote
Orara Studio

Don't Be Like the Rest Quote
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She Wants Quote
Orara Studio

A lady kicking a football, early 1900s

Woman playing football

Palace of Womens Work, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

The Palace of Women's Work, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

YMCA Shakespeare Hut, London during WW1

Pioneer Womens Memorial Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Date: circa 1930s

Lady playing cricket, early 1900s

Women's cricket match, Victorian period

WW2 - The Girls Of Today, W. V. S. Restaurant
A WW2 children's book illustration from The Girls Of Today. The image shows a a family walking into a Women's Voluntary Service run restaurant. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - The Girls Of Today, W. A. A. F
A WW2 children's book illustration from The Girls Of Today. The image shows a Women's Auxiliary Air Force servicewoman knelt beside a R.A.F. pilot. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Romance Of Jenny W. R. E. N
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's story book, Romance Of Jenny W.R.E.N. written by Sheila Burns. The image portrays the title character

Wartime Amami Advertisement
A wartime advertisement promoting Amami shampoo, wave set and brilliantine, essential for women's hair care. Friday night is Amami night. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Gracie The Land Girl
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with the outfit of a girl from the Women's Land Army. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Gracie And The W. V. S
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with a wartime Women's Voluntary Service uniform. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Gracie And The N. F. S
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with a wartime National Fire Service women's uniform, unfortunately missing the hat. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Gracie The Waaf
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with a wartime Women's Auxiliary Air Force uniform. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Gracie The Wren
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with a wartime Women's Royal Naval Service uniform. Date: circa 1940s

Lilliburlero (Calling Us All)
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Lilliburlero, (calling us all) arranged by Kenneth J. Alford, words by Arthur Stanley

My ACW2, Music Cover
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for My ACW2, (My Aircraftswoman 2), written and composed by Royal Air Force flight lieutenant John Barnes

WW2 - W. A. A. F. With Commanding Officer
A WW2 short story illustration which depicts a scene where the commanding officer is snarling towards a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Date: circa 1940

Palace of Women's Work - Franco-British Exhibition, London
Palace of Women's Work - Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London. Date: 1908

WW2 W. A. A. F. Greetings Card
The inside of a WW2 greetings card, themed on the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, a servicewomen can be seen in the illustration waving towards a fighter plane. May your luck be always sky-high

WW2 V For Victory Greetings Cards
A pair of WW2 greetings cards, each using a large V for Victory symbol. The illustration on the right shows a Women's Land Army emblem. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Birthday Card, Initials
A WW2 birthday greetings card with a focus on initials, some of which represent wartime services including the Royal Air Force, Auxiliary territorial service, National Fire Service

WW2 Birthday Card, W. A. T. S
An illustrated WW2 birthday greetings card, W.A.T.S. the use of worrying? Smile, it's your birthday! The image shows a pair of smiling cats wearing Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service

W. A. A. F. And Air Cadet, WW2
A pair of portrait illustrations of a lady in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force and a boy air cadet. Date: 1941

WW2, Women's Land Army Tractor Driver
An illustration showing a young woman wearing yellow, driving a blue tractor, doing agricultural work for the Women's Land Army

WW2, Women's Land Army
This illustration portrays a young woman standing by a white work horse in the middle of a patchy field, she is serving the Women's Land Army

WW2, Despatch Rider
This illustration shows a young woman serving as a despatch rider for the Women's Transport Service, possibly delivering some urgent orders during WW2. Date: circa 1941

WW2 W. V. S. Salvage
This illustration shows a man speaking to a salvage officer working for the Women's Voluntary Service during WW2, with a large container of items to be recycled for better use. Date: circa 1941

Women's Fashion Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used in the advertisement of women's fashion, portraying a lady seen from behind looking over her shoulder, wearing a stylish hat and coat. Date: circa 1939

C. & A. Modes Advertisement Photograph
An advertisement photograph for C. & A. Modes Ltd. a women's fashion outlet, the image portrays a very fashionably dressed seated young woman. Date: circa 1939

Fashion Hats Advertisement Illustration
An illustration used to advertise fashion in women's hats, each portrait shows the head of a young woman wearing decorative, stylish hats. Date: circa 1939

Women's Hockey Match
This photograph shows some young women playing a game of hockey. The image is used as a promotion of the surrounding areas of a village named Woldsea, that is planned to be built

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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.