American Woman Suffrage Postcards: A Study and Catalog
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (929 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786498463 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Their products, though, were reactive rather than proactive, conveying stereotypes they assumed reflected public attitudes--often negative--towards the movement. They collected them, exchanged them, wrote about them, used them as fundraisers and organized "postcard day" campaigns. Commercial publishers were also interested in suffrage cards, recognizing their profit potential. American women's suffrage activists were fascinated with suffrage themed postcards. The cards they produced were imaginative and ideological, advancing arguments for the enfranchisement of women and responding to antisuffrage broadsides. Cataloging approximately 700 examples, this study examines the "visual rhetoric" of suffrage postcards in the context of the movement itself and as part of the general history of postcards.
He lives in Madison, Connecticut. Kenneth Florey, professor emeritus at Southern Connecticut State University, is a long-time specialist in woman suffrage memorabilia. and abroad, appeared on television, and written articles for a variety of publications. He has lectured on the subject in the U.S.
A wonderful and important contribution to American history Kenneth Florey offers a fascinating account of the use of postcards during the American woman suffrage movement. In this extensive carefully categorized collection, the reader not only learns about the historical impact of the use of postcards, but is also treated to over 700 beautifully produced images.Mr. Florey explains the . Finally some great research about my favorite topic RJG As a long-time collector of Woman Suffrage artifacts, I was eagerly looking forward to the publication of Ken Florey’s new book on the subject. I was delighted to find that my expectations were more than met. First of all what impressed me the most about the book were the graphics. There are over 700 postcards pictured in. A necessity for every historian's bookshelf. Amazon Customer These postcards provide a rich and insightful look at the woman's suffrage movement that you wouldn't get without the analysis of the artifacts! Great job, Dr. Florey! Every critical scholar in the United States should own a copy!
He has lectured on the subject in the U.S. He lives in Madison, Connecticut. and abroad, appeared on television, and written articles for a variety of publications. . About the AuthorKenneth Florey, professor emeritus at Southern Connecticut State University, is a long-time specialist in woman suffrage memorabilia