Original illustrated American postcard of "Uncle Sam Suffragee", An anti-suffragette depicting Uncle Sam, America's most populuar symbol, dressed as a woman, clean-shaven without his beard, wearing a long coat and skirt and large hat with stars and stripes design. The inference is that Uncle Sam and manhood will be emasculated by the suffragettes. Suffragette series no. 6 Published by Dunston-Weiler Lithographic Co. in 1909. USA.


Suffragette series no. 6 Published by Dunston-Weiler Lithographic Co. 1909. posted 5 November 1912 so must have been a popular card. Number six of a twelve card series of colour lithographic postcards that satirised women's suffrage. Since the early 19th century, Uncle Sam has been a popular symbol of the government in American culture and a manifestation of patriotic emotion. Source: Wikipedia.


Size: 4656px × 6995px
Location: USA
Photo credit: © ThislifeThen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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