Liberated woman on bicycle die-cut advertisement, circa 1900
Description from seller
Two part advertising embossed die-cut - Edwardian Liberated Women. Celluloid Starch Co. New Have CT. circa 1900. A die-cut women wearing her hair pulled up under her hat, her puffed sleeve blouse and bloomers to ride on the tent-style self-standing bicycle. The reverse promotes Celluloid Starch. Measures 5" x 5". A popular topic and important influencer of the time. The women wearing bloomers, liberating her to ride a bicycle and not have to rely on others to travel about. Most images of women on bicycles from this area have contented looks.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1900
Creator
- From the Collection: Parker, Cecile R. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.2 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu