Object Details
Description
The postcard challenges the United States to keep pace with Canada in its treatment of woman suffrage. It contrasts the less democratic attitudes of the “republic” of the United States with those of the “monarchy” of Canada.
The National American Woman Suffrage Association began a postcard campaign in 1910, partly to raise awareness of the cause and partly as a fundraiser. The cards could be funny, serious, or sentimental. Some employed powerful patriotic symbols and logical arguments to make their case for woman’s right to vote.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Edna L. Stantial
date made
1917
associated date
1917
ID Number
1979.0939.57
accession number
1979.0939
catalog number
1979.0939.57
Object Name
postcard
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in x 1/32 in; 13.97 cm x 8.255 cm x .0508 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York City
associated place
Canada
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Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection
Government, Politics, and Reform
Woman Suffrage
Data Source
National Museum of American History
general subject association
Women's Suffrage
Postcards
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_508246