Feminists Collection

Womens Rights / Ancient
The first feminists of the classical period: Lysistrata, Hippolyta, Posthumia and Sappho

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

Charlotte Despard, British suffragette (b/w photo)
8672276 Charlotte Despard, British suffragette (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlotte Despard (1844-1939), British suffragette

Women's cricket (b/w photo)
8664239 Women's cricket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Will there soon be ladies at Lord's? Women's team playing cricket)

Male soldier inspecting an army of women musketeers (engraving)
8664228 Male soldier inspecting an army of women musketeers (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The female rights musketeers)

The modern women, role reversal, 1894
3479885 The modern women, role reversal, 1894; (add.info.: The modern women, role reversal, 1894.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman selling The Suffragette newspaper (b/w photo)
8672281 Woman selling The Suffragette newspaper (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arrest of British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst while protesting outside Buckingham Palace, 1914 (b/w photo)
8626515 Arrest of British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst while protesting outside Buckingham Palace, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Christabel Pankhurst campaigning in Trafalgar Square, London, 1908 (b/w photo)
8672273 Christabel Pankhurst campaigning in Trafalgar Square, London, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emmeline Pankhurst, British suffragette (b/w photo)
8672272 Emmeline Pankhurst, British suffragette (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928), British suffragette

Christabel Pankhurst, British suffragette (b/w photo)
8672271 Christabel Pankhurst, British suffragette (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958), British suffragette

Police officer protecting the children of Winston Churchill and their nurse after kidnap threats made by suffragettes
8626514 Police officer protecting the children of Winston Churchill and their nurse after kidnap threats made by suffragettes, 1913 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Suffragettes protesting outside Buckingham Palace, 1914 (b/w photo)
8626510 Suffragettes protesting outside Buckingham Palace, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suffragettes protesting outside Buckingham Palace)

Lady Astor, first British female Member of Parliament, visiting Bedford College, London, 1925 (b/w photo)
8626460 Lady Astor, first British female Member of Parliament, visiting Bedford College, London, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Astor)

Louise Otto-Peters, German writer, suffragist and women's rights activist (b/w photo)
8626414 Louise Otto-Peters, German writer, suffragist and women's rights activist (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Suffragist march, London, 1908 (b/w photo)
8626531 Suffragist march, London, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suffragist march, London, 13 June 1908)

Suffragettes outside Bow Street Magistrates' Court, London, 1912 (b/w photo)
8626516 Suffragettes outside Bow Street Magistrates' Court, London, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Suffragettes protesting outside Buckingham Palace, 1914 (b/w photo)
8626508 Suffragettes protesting outside Buckingham Palace, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suffragettes protesting outside Buckingham Palace)

Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, British suffragette (b/w photo)
8672274 Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, British suffragette (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence (1867-1954), British suffragette

Nous voilà...réunies pour écrire le premier numéro.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nous voila...reunies pour ecrire le premier numero.. 1844. Nous voila donc reunies pour ecrire le premier numero de notre journal..."Le Sans Culotte litteraire...qu'est ce nous allons

Qu'est la femme aujourd'hui dans la société... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Qu'est la femme aujourd'hui dans la societe... 19th century. Socialist Women - What is the place of women in society today?

Intl. Anti-Vivisection Congress - Back Row: Mrs. Clinton Pichney Farrell; Mrs. L. B. Henderson; Mrs.Florence Pell Warning. Front Row: Mrs. Caroline E. White; Miss Lind-Af-Hageby; Mrs. R. G

Julia Lathrop, Jane Addams and Mary E. McDowell, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Julia Lathrop, Jane Addams and Mary E
Julia Lathrop, Jane Addams and Mary E. McDowell, 1913. US suffragists, activists and social reformers

Jane Addams, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Jane Addams, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Jane Addams, 1913. US suffragist, activist and social reformer

Lillian Wald and Jane Addams, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Lillian Wald and Jane Addams, 1916
Lillian Wald and Jane Addams, 1916. US suffragists

U.S. Capitol - Visitors, Etc. Woman Suffrage, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S. Capitol - Visitors, Etc
U.S. Capitol - Visitors, Etc. Woman Suffrage, 1914. Suffragists demanding the vote, Washington DC

Cameron House, Later Part of Cosmos Club - Woman Suffrage, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Cameron House, Later Part of Cosmos Club - Woman Suffrage, 1915. [Cameron House in Washington, DC, the offices of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage

Cameron House, Later Part of Cosmos Club - Woman Suffrage, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Cameron House, Later Part of Cosmos Club - Woman Suffrage, 1915. [Cameron House in Washington, DC, the offices of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage

Miss Lucy Burns of C.U.W.S. 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Lucy Burns of C.U.W.S. 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Miss Lucy Burns of C.U.W.S. 1913. American suffragist and women's rights advocate. Lucy Burns led the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage (CUWS)

Miss Lucy Burns of C.U.W.S. - Left, with Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Miss Lucy Burns of C.U.W.S. - Left, with Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, 1913. American and British suffragists and women's rights advocates

Miss Lucy Burns of C.U.W.S. 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Lucy Burns of C.U.W.S. 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Burns, Miss Lucy, of C.U.W.S. 1917. American suffragist and women's rights advocate. Lucy Burns led the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage (CUWS)

Miss Lucy Burns of C.U.W.S. 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Lucy Burns of C.U.W.S. 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Burns, Miss Lucy, of C.U.W.S. 1917. American suffragist and women's rights advocate. Lucy Burns led the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage (CUWS)

Miss Lucy Burns of C.U.W.S. - in Jail, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Lucy Burns of C.U.W.S. - in Jail, 1917
Miss Lucy Burns of C.U.W.S. - in Jail, 1917. American suffragist and women's rights advocate. Lucy Burns led the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage (CUWS)

Alice Paul, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Alice Paul, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Alice Paul, 1913. [Alice Stokes Paul (right) was an American Quaker, suffragist, feminist, and women's rights activist

Katti Anker Moller (1868-1945) (painting)
7432246 Katti Anker Moller (1868-1945) (painting) by Norregaard, Asta (1853-1933); 60x49 cm; (add.info.: Katti Anker Moller (23 October 1868 - 20 August 1945) was a Norwegian feminist

Il parait que les clubs vont être...fermés.. 1849. Creator: Honore Daumier
Il parait que les clubs vont etre...fermes.. 1849. Il parait que les clubs vont etre completement fermes... - Les reacs...ils n'auraient jamais ose faire cela avant que la legion des Vesuviennes

Josephine Butler, Early Feminist Campaigner, 1856 (graphite on paper)
7394150 Josephine Butler, Early Feminist Campaigner, 1856 (graphite on paper) by Scott, William Bell (1811-90); 35.1x23.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Emmeline Pankhurst
3787311 Emmeline Pankhurst; (add.info.: Emmeline Pankhurst - portrait. British political activist and leader of the British suffragette movement. 15 July 1858 - 14 June 1928)

Emmeline Pankhurst, 1927 (oil on canvas)
GIA4815813 Emmeline Pankhurst, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Brackenbury, Georgina A. (1866-1949) ; 78.7x61.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Emmeline Pankhurst (15 July 1858 - 14 June 1928)

Suffragettes meeting during an election campaign (colour litho)
5207908 Suffragettes meeting during an election campaign (colour litho) by Lelong, Rene (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

French suffragettes invading a polling station and attempting to remove a ballot box (colour litho)
2779400 French suffragettes invading a polling station and attempting to remove a ballot box (colour litho) by French School

Feminist Cartoon, Cover of French Satirical Magazine L Assiette au Beurre, 18th September 1909 (colour litho)
1730196 Feminist Cartoon, Cover of French Satirical Magazine L Assiette au Beurre, 18th September 1909 (colour litho) by French School

Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing, sheet music cover (colour litho)
7153762 Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing, sheet music cover (colour litho) by Rigby, Reginald (1881-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing)

Mary MacArthur, Scottish Suffragette and trade unionist (b / w photo)
7201689 Mary MacArthur, Scottish Suffragette and trade unionist (b/w photo) by Haines, Reginald (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary MacArthur (1880-1921)

Let Women Vote (litho)
7153758 Let Women Vote (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let Women Vote.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

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"Feminists: Champions of Women's Rights from Ancient Times to Modern Movements" In this captivating image, we witness the powerful legacy throughout history. Two Parisian feminists stand tall as they put up a poster, symbolizing their unwavering dedication to women's rights. Their actions echo the voices of countless trailblazers who fought for equality. One such pioneer was Josephine Butler, an early feminist campaigner in 1856. Her graphite portrait captures her determination and resilience as she paved the way for future generations. Similarly, Emmeline Pankhurst emerges as a prominent figure in the suffrage movement, depicted in an oil painting from 1927 that exudes strength and conviction. The struggle for gender equality extended beyond borders and time periods. Henry Fawcett and Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett's joint portrait from 1872 showcases their united efforts towards progress. Harriet Martineau's oil painting from 1834 immortalizes her contributions to feminism with grace and elegance. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson takes center stage in a striking canvas piece from 1900, embodying perseverance against societal barriers that limited women's opportunities. The suffragettes' vibrant lithograph depicts their spirited meetings during election campaigns while French suffragettes daringly invade polling stations to remove ballot boxes – both acts of defiance etched into history. Even satire played its part; a feminist cartoon graces the cover of L'Assiette au Beurre magazine in September 1909, challenging societal norms through humor and wit. Montague Ewing's sheet music cover adds another layer of levity with "Humorous One or Two Step, " reminding us that even amidst struggles, joy can be found. These glimpses into the lives and works remind us that change is born out of courage and unity. From ancient times to modern movements like these remarkable individuals have shaped our world by championing women's rights and paving the way for a more equitable future.