Poster, "The Women's Liberation Movement," 1970
THF92260 / Poster, "The Women's Liberation Movement," 1970
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Artifact Overview
Women had finally won the right to vote by 1919. But they still lacked equal rights with men. In 1923, Alice Paul drafted an Equal Rights Amendment. Revised and updated many times, no official amendment has been approved. For many women in 1970 this poster featuring the female symbol and raised fist conveyed their frustration with inequality.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1970
Subject Date
1970
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
99.109.80
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Blue
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 33.375 in
Width: 21.25 in
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