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New Woman Poster ?1896
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New Woman Poster ?1896
The New Woman: a bookish frumpy young woman in plain clothes & monocle sits on a stool surrounded by improving books. She also smokes judging by the cigarette in the corner
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1896 Cigarette Corner Educated Frumpy Improving Judging Monocle Plain Sits Smokes Stocking Stool Surrounded Bookish Dowdy
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This poster, titled "The New Woman," dated back to 1896 and was published by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. The image depicts a young, bookish woman in plain clothes and a monocle, sitting on a stool in a corner, surrounded by an impressive collection of improving books. The woman's dowdy and frumpy appearance is contrasted by her intellectual pursuits and the cigarette in the corner, a symbol of her independence and modernity. The turn of the 20th century saw the emergence of the "New Woman," a term used to describe the growing number of women who defied traditional gender roles and sought education, independence, and personal fulfillment beyond the confines of the home. This poster is a visual representation of this cultural shift, capturing the essence of the New Woman's intellectual curiosity and non-conformity. The woman's plain clothes and stockings, as well as her monocle, were fashionable among the New Woman movement, signifying a rejection of the ornate and frivolous Victorian and Edwardian styles of the past. The blue color palette of the poster adds to the overall sense of calm and introspection, further emphasizing the woman's focus on self-improvement and intellectual growth. This poster is a fascinating glimpse into the history of women's rights and the changing social norms of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It serves as a reminder of the courage and determination of the New Women who paved the way for future generations of women to challenge societal expectations and strive for equality and personal fulfillment.
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