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U.S. Political Equity Association "Votes for Women" berry bowl, 1913

 Item — Box: 15

Scope and Contents

Mrs Alva Belmont, Newport RI socialite and mother of Consuelo Vanderbilt, commissioned white china dinnerware, decorated with the legend 'Votes for Women' printed in blue, from the English pottery firm, John Maddox and Sons of Burslem. The china was probably made for the Council of Great Women Conference that took place in 1913 in conjunction with the opening of a new Chinese Tea House on Belmont’s estate at Marble House.

Dates

  • Creation: 1913

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.07 Cubic Feet (16 boxes, 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Accruals

Purchased from Elizabeth Crawford in July 2020.

Physical Description

White china "berry bowl" with the legend "Votes for Women" printed in blue on the inner rim. There is a green maker's mark on the bottom.

Processing Information

Processed by Spencer Hupp in June 2023.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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