Hoyt's a Contented Woman; Contented Woman
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Title
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Hoyt's a Contented Woman; Contented Woman
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Rights
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Fair Use.
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Creator
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U.S. Printing Co. Hoyt, Charles Hale, 1859-1900. Wright, Fred E.
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Date
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1898
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Description
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Theatrical poster (one of many) for Hoyt’s 1897 play A Contented Woman. The play concerned societal differences contrasting the contented housewife with the discontented suffragette. Performed on Broadway, New York, the play was promoted through a variety of theatrical posters that include a wide range of images of women and men to represent the various themes and types of people made identifiable through clothing, posture, etc. In this specific poster three “discontented” suffragettes are represented, identifiable through their sour facial expressions and their style of clothing which includes pockets that allow them to stand with their hands in their pockets. Such clothing and standing with hands in pockets was considered masculine by many at this time, but also as a powerful stance by women advocating for the vote. The written quotation representing their position “Why shouldn’t we vote?” at the bottom of the image further identifies them as suffragettes and their discontent regarding their lack of a right to vote.
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Format
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Print. Black and white lithograph. Sheet 72 x 49 cm. (poster format).
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.
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Contributor
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Quinn Kassing
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Identifier
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POS - TH - 1898 .C66, no. 3 (C size) [P&P].
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Subject
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Musical revues; comedies; suffragists; poster; print; lithograph; women's empowerment; feminist.
