Object Details
Description
Women had been asking for the right to vote since the 1840s. As the movement gained popularity more and more events occurred to convince Congress to create an amendment granting women the right to vote. This paper cup is from an event commemorating the 1920 election, the first election where women were legally allowed to vote.
Suffrage slogans and encouragements were placed on a variety of merchandise, including disposable paper cups.
“Votes for Women” was one of the most popular and recognizable slogans used by members of the woman’s suffrage movement.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Kenton H. Broyles
associated date
November 2
ID Number
PL.313391.04
catalog number
313391.04
accession number
313391
Object Name
cup
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 in x 2 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 7.62 cm x 6.35 cm x 6.35 cm
See more items in
Political History: Political History, Womens History/Reform Movements Collection
Government, Politics, and Reform
Woman Suffrage
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Women's Suffrage
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_516545