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Liberated woman on bicycle die-cut advertisement, circa 1900

 Item — Folder: 1

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

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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

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Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States