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Political & Historical Americana

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Join us on November 5th for an exciting Political & Historical Americana sale. The auction features material dating to the 18th and 19th century, including a rare George Washington free frank, and a desirable John Quincy Adams Pewter mirror. Collectors will also find a wonderful selection of three-dimensional campaign items, an amazing Howard Hughes signed photograph, important association items, campaign posters, Lincolniana, and historical autographs.
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Lot 147

Woman’s Suffrage: Tin ballot box from St. Louis, Missouri.

Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Starting Bid
$400

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Woman's right to vote finally arrived for the 1920 campaign. More often than not, they were restricted to voting only on issues men felt they had a vested interest in, such as the education of their children, and then were made to use separate ballots and ballot boxes. This example was made by Geo. D. Barnard & Co., a manufacturer of office fixtures and equipment, in St. Louis, Mo. Below it clearly reads "Women's Ballots". The tin barrel is in a black japanned finish with stenciled gold lettering, sunbursts, and bands. The box is fitted with a cast iron lid and handle. Measures 14 1/4" wide x 12 1/4" high x 12 1/2" deep. 
 

 

 

 

Condition

Has wear, loss to paint, and some dents. But it's such a rare piece we feel this can be over looked.

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