One of the most recognizable objects of the fight for women’s rights are the sashes worn by women during the rallies. The sash pictured here was an iconic image for the revolution that was taking over the United States in the early 1900s. One of the main groups leading this campaign was known as the Women’s Political Union, formerly known as the Equality League of Self-Supporting Women. This group of women, started by Harriot Stanton Blatch would lead rallies in many cities to fight for the right to vote. They held the first large suffrage march in New York in 1910 which had a great impact on advancing their campaign.
As for the sash itself, the different colors woven into the silk were used to identify different organizations. This sash features green, purple and white stripes which hold significance with the WPU. The button that held the sash together also had meaning depending on the group; sometimes it would even recognize a founding member or leader. The bold font contributes to the statement that the sash is making as well due to its strength and power. It shows that the wearer was not messing around and that they were there to fight for their rights.
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