Plate, Commemorative

1914

Commemorative plate made of white ironstone; blue underglaze inscription reads "Votes for Women". On verso: John Maddock & Sons maker's mark. This plate was made for the Conference of Great Women held at Marble House, July 8 and 9, 1914; the Conference was hosted by Alva Vanderbilt Belmont (Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont). The campaign for women's rights began on the higher social levels, later trickled down to middle class.

Ironstone

9 in.

91.20.1