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AMERICA: WOMAN VOTER, 1880. A woman attempts to vote in Jersey City, New Jersey, but is foiled by her hair. Line engraving, 1880
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AMERICA: WOMAN VOTER, 1880. A woman attempts to vote in Jersey City, New Jersey, but is foiled by her hair. Line engraving, 1880
AMERICA: WOMAN VOTER, 1880.
A woman attempts to vote in Jersey City, New Jersey, but is foiled by her hair. Line engraving, 1880
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1880 Ballot Box Disguise Election Day Jersey City National Womens Suffrage Assoc National Womens Suffrage Association Polls Presidential Suffragette Voting
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In this line engraving from 1880 titled "America: Woman Voter" we are transported back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts a determined woman attempting to exercise her right to vote in Jersey City, New Jersey. However, she faces an unexpected obstacle - her own hair. As the suffragette approaches the ballot box, her long and flowing locks become entangled with the machinery of democracy. This comical yet poignant scene highlights the struggles faced by women during this era as they fought for their political rights. The artist skillfully captures the frustration on the woman's face as she tries to disentangle herself from her own femininity. Her determination is evident despite being hindered by societal expectations and gender norms that sought to confine women within domestic roles rather than active participants in shaping their nation's future. This engraving serves as a powerful reminder of how far we have come since then, with women now exercising their voting rights freely and without hindrance. It also pays homage to those brave individuals who paved the way for equal representation and laid down the foundation for progress towards gender equality. "America: Woman Voter" encapsulates not only a specific historical moment but also symbolizes an ongoing struggle for justice and empowerment that continues today.
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