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Catalog Number |
B2019.01.1022 |
Object Name |
Poster |
Title |
Women in American History |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Rectangular paper poster entitled, "Women in American History". The poster consists of drawings of fourteen American women in three rows with a yellow background. The title is at the top of the board in blue text with an outline of the United States of America on the left and three yellow stars on the right. Each drawing has a caption with the woman's name, life dates, and a brief description of her achievements and role. The drawings are for Martha Graham, Dorothea Lange, Amelia Earhart, Margaret Mead, Margaret Bourke-White, Rachel Carson, Jackie Cochran, Katherine Dunham, "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, Bella Abzug, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Joycelyn Elders. The back of the poster is printed with teaching resources, consisting of four activities relating to the famous American women. These include a set of questions with date answers, "who am I?" questions, an experiment to demonstrate the principles of jet propulsion, and a series of quotes to interpret. Handwritten in black ink on the back of the poster is "3". The poster was produced by Instructional Fair, Inc., in 1994. This poster was used by Carlton A. Funn Sr. as part of his exhibition, "The History and Culture of Minorities", later named "National / International Cultural Exhibits ("NICE"). |
Material |
Paper |
Date |
1994 |
Dimensions |
H-17.008 W-22.047 D-0.039 inches |
Search Terms |
African American People African American History Women Women's history Women's rights Native Americans Scientists Women's rights Dancers Photographers Politicians African American history African American People Athletes Journalists Pilots (Aeronautics) Justices |
Subjects |
African American People African American History Women Women's history Women's rights Native Americans Scientists Women's rights Dancers Photographers Politicians African American history African American People Athletes Journalists Pilots (Aeronautics) Justices |
Related People |
Funn, Carlton A., Sr. |