Button, "Vote No on Woman Suffrage," circa 1910

Summary

During the struggle for women's voting rights in the early 20th century, many men and some women strongly opposed the notion of women voting. These "anti-suffragists" argued that women were both physically and emotionally incapable of dealing with the strains of politics. This button urged a "no" vote on woman's suffrage.

During the struggle for women's voting rights in the early 20th century, many men and some women strongly opposed the notion of women voting. These "anti-suffragists" argued that women were both physically and emotionally incapable of dealing with the strains of politics. This button urged a "no" vote on woman's suffrage.

Artifact

Button (Information artifact)

Date Made

circa 1910

Subject Date

circa 1910

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United States, New Hampshire, Milford 

With Liberty & Justice For All
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

2004.117.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 0.625 in

Inscriptions

Printed on front: VOTE / NO / ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE

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