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  • Tags: Women's History

Holder, Toothpick

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Aunt Jemima toothpick holder figurine with basket.

Holder, Toothpick

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Aunt Jemima toothpick holder figurine holding "Gumbo" pot. "New Orleans, LA"

Bracelet

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“LWVUS Nickel Silver” cuff metal bracelet with “ERA” in center. Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).

Bottle, Medicine (Stella-Vitae)

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Stella-Vitae Bottle and container.

Box description: pasteboard with envelope lid, color is red and glued, label is printed on body.

Box label description: Woman surrounded by stars, clouds, winged wagon. 2 lines enclose writing, black…

Doll, Mary McLeod Bethune

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Doll depicting Mary McLeod Bethune. African American female, gray hair in bun style, gray wool jacket and skirt, rose blouse, lavender flower in lapel, tan socks, black shoes, red stone ring on right hand, diamond ring on left.

Starting in the…

Doll, Harriet Tubman

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Doll depicting Harriet Tubman. African American female with red scarf with floral print, blue jacket, black skirt, carrying pouch and rifle.

Starting in the 1960s, I. Roberta Bell, a Chicago school teacher, created a set of 26 dolls to help teach…

Gown, Commencement

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Black commencement gown, approximately 4 ft. long (just above ankle length). Tapered arms. 2 fasteners (metal) at top. Arms ruffled at shoulder. "V" cut neck, no collar. Full length slip, blouse (both white). Slip bordered with lace, front…

Doll, Sojourner Truth

Doll of Sojourner Truth. African American female, gray hair in bun, white cap, white shawl, white scarf, black taffeta dress, gold rope around neck holding gold "placard".

Starting in the 1960s, I. Roberta Bell, a Chicago school teacher, created a…