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Two Armenian women pose with their rifles before going to war against the Ottomans, 1895 Old Photos, Old Pictures, Rare Photos, Vintage Pictures, Photocollage, Interesting History, Badass Women, Female Poses, Women In History

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Two Armenian women pose with their rifles before going to war against the Ottomans, 1895

Te Ata Fisher, Chickasaw, entertained President Franklin D. Roosevelt and King George VI of Britain through song, dance and storytelling. Born in 1895, Te Ata, which means “Bearer of the Morning” spent much of her 99 years telling the stories and folklore of her people to local and worldwide audiences. Te Ata shared her gift of storytelling on the Chautauqua circuit in the 1920s – a lecture circuit used by entertainers, politicians and religious leaders before the advent of radio broadcasts. Native American Images, Native American Beauty, Native American History, American Indians, Native American Actress, Seneca Indians, Plains Indians, Navajo, Cherokees

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Te Ata Fisher, Chickasaw, entertained President Franklin D. Roosevelt and King George VI of Britain through song, dance and storytelling. Born in 1895, Te Ata, which means “Bearer of the Morning” spent much of her 99 years telling the stories and folklore of her people to local and worldwide audiences. Te Ata shared her gift of storytelling on the Chautauqua circuit in the 1920s – a lecture circuit used by entertainers, politicians and religious leaders before the advent of radio broadcasts.

Ellis Island immigrant girl from Alsace, France 1900 Isla Ellis, Vintage Photographs, Vintage Photos, Ellis Island Immigrants, Colorized Photos, Island Girl, Fashion Beauty, Style

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Ellis Island immigrant girl from Alsace, France 1900

Victoria Woodhull (1838 - 1927). She was quite a lady ... the first woman to run for President of the United States (1872); first woman to start a weekly newspaper, first woman along with her sister to operate a brokerage firm in Wall Street (where she made a fortune). She fought for women's rights, against corruption and for labor reforms. The reforms and ideals espoused by her for the common working class against the corrupt rich business elite were extremely controversial in her time. World History, Ancient History, Great Women, Amazing Women, Beautiful Women, We Will Rock You, We Are The World, Running For President

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Victoria Woodhull (1838 - 1927). She was quite a lady ... the first woman to run for President of the United States (1872); first woman to start a weekly newspaper, first woman along with her sister to operate a brokerage firm in Wall Street (where she made a fortune). She fought for women's rights, against corruption and for labor reforms. The reforms and ideals espoused by her for the common working class against the corrupt rich business elite were extremely controversial in her time.

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Isaac and Rosa, 1863

Ginnie Wade, killed by one of the 150 bullets that hit her sister's house, was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. History Photos, American Civil War, American History, American Revolutionary War, Native American

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Ginnie Wade, killed by one of the 150 bullets that hit her sister's house, was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg.

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First all-female jury

Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped at age 9 by Comanches who massacred her family. She lived with them for 24 years, forgetting her white ways. She married Chief Peta Nocona and had 3 children including Quanah Parker. Rescued at age 34 by Texas Rangers, but for 10 yrs. refused to adjust to white ways. She escaped once only to be "rescued" again. Heartbroken over the loss of her husband and children, she stopped eating and died of influenza in 1870, after the death of her youngest daughter. Native American Photos, Native American Tribes, Quanah Parker, Native Indian, Blackfoot Indian, Texas History, High Society

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Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped at age 9 by Comanches who massacred her family. She lived with them for 24 years, forgetting her white ways. She married Chief Peta Nocona and had 3 children including Quanah Parker. Rescued at age 34 by Texas Rangers, but for 10 yrs. refused to adjust to white ways. She escaped once only to be "rescued" again. Heartbroken over the loss of her husband and children, she stopped eating and died of influenza in 1870, after the death of her youngest daughter.

One of the most feared of all London's street gangs in the late 1880's was a group of female toughs known as the Clockwork Oranges. They would later inspire Anthony Burgess' most notorious novel. History Museum, Foto Poster, Portraits, Victorian Women, Victorian Era, Victorian London, Victorian Mens Clothing

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One of the most feared of all London's street gangs in the late 1880's was a group of female toughs known as the Clockwork Oranges. They would later inspire Anthony Burgess' most notorious novel.

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Uncle Toms Cabin

Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1850s

Katherine Stinson was the fourth woman in the US to hold a pilot's license | Flickr - San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives Female Pilot, Air And Space Museum, People Of Interest, Before Us, Famous Women, Strong Women, Role Models, Pretty Dresses

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Katherine Stinson was the fourth woman in the US to hold a pilot's license | Flickr - San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives

Edmonia Lewis (1845-1909) was an African American and Native American sculptor that would find success despite discrimination for her race and gender. She was an art student at Oberlin College and would excel in her courses but would later drop out after being accused of theft and poisoning two classmates; this led to a mob beating her up severely, only to have her acquitted of any wrong doing at trial. Native American Women, African American History, Native American Indians, Native Americans, African Americans, American Art, Choctaw Indian, American Fashion

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Edmonia Lewis (1845-1909) was an African American and Native American sculptor that would find success despite discrimination for her race and gender. She was an art student at Oberlin College and would excel in her courses but would later drop out after being accused of theft and poisoning two classmates; this led to a mob beating her up severely, only to have her acquitted of any wrong doing at trial.

Louise Cromwell Brooks (1890-1965) was an American socialite considered to be Washington's most beautiful young women. She is shown here in 1911 at the age of 21 wearing a most fashionable ensemble. She was married to General Douglas MacArthur from 1922-1929. Images Vintage, Photo Vintage, Vintage Glamour, Vintage Beauty, Vintage Ladies, Moda Vintage

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Louise Cromwell Brooks (1890-1965) was an American socialite considered to be Washington's most beautiful young women. She is shown here in 1911 at the age of 21 wearing a most fashionable ensemble. She was married to General Douglas MacArthur from 1922-1929.

The 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown - She survived the #Titanic in lifeboat number 6 and earned her nickname because she took control of the boat, kept the women rowing for seven hours and gave her furs to keep others warm. I do believe Kathy Bates played Molly in Cameron's Titanic. Rms Titanic, Titanic History, Titanic Movie, Titanic Photos, Titanic Ship

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The 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown - She survived the #Titanic in lifeboat number 6 and earned her nickname because she took control of the boat, kept the women rowing for seven hours and gave her furs to keep others warm. I do believe Kathy Bates played Molly in Cameron's Titanic.

A forgotten profession: In the days before alarm clocks were widely affordable, people like Mary Smith of Brenton Street were employed to rouse sleeping people in the early hours of the morning. They were commonly known as ‘knocker-ups’ or ‘knocker-uppers’. Mrs. Smith was paid sixpence a week to shoot dried peas at market workers’ windows in Limehouse Fields, London. Photograph from Philip Davies’ Lost London: 1870-1945. London History, Foto Transfer, Foto Art

A forgotten profession: In the days before alarm clocks were widely affordable, people like Mary Smith of Brenton Street were employed to rouse sleeping people in the early hours of the morning. They were commonly known as ‘knocker-ups’ or ‘knocker-uppers’. Mrs. Smith was paid sixpence a week to shoot dried peas at market workers’ windows in Limehouse Fields, London. Photograph from Philip Davies’ Lost London: 1870-1945.

Geraldine Hoff Doyle, was a 17 years (in 1942) while she was working at the American Broach & Machine Co. when a photographer snapped a pic of her on the job. That image used by J. Howard Miller for the “We Can Do It!” poster, released during World War II. Rosie The Riveter, We Can Do It, Pearl Harbor, Faith In Humanity, A 17

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Geraldine Hoff Doyle, was a 17 years (in 1942) while she was working at the American Broach & Machine Co. when a photographer snapped a pic of her on the job. That image used by J. Howard Miller for the “We Can Do It!” poster, released during World War II.

Dr. Martha Euphemia Rosalie Lofton Haynes was the first African-American female Mathematician. Her father was a dentist and investor, and her mother was active in the Catholic Church. She preferred to be called Euphemia rather than Martha, and received her B.A in Mathematics from Smith College. She minored in psychology. She received her masters degree in education from the University of Chicago and her Ph.D in mathematics from The Catholic University in Washington, in 1943 becoming the f... Smart Women, American Lady, Culture

Dr. Martha Euphemia Rosalie Lofton Haynes was the first African-American female Mathematician. Her father was a dentist and investor, and her mother was active in the Catholic Church. She preferred to be called Euphemia rather than Martha, and received her B.A in Mathematics from Smith College. She minored in psychology. She received her masters degree in education from the University of Chicago and her Ph.D in mathematics from The Catholic University in Washington, in 1943 becoming the f...

Amy Johnson, English aviator 1903-1941 One of the first women to gain a pilot's licence, Johnson won fame when she flew solo from Britain to Australia in 1930. Her dangerous flight took 17 days. Later she flew solo to India and Japan and became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic East to West, she volunteered to fly for The Women's Auxiialry Air Force in WW2, but her plane was shot down over the River Thames and she was killed Amy Johnson, 3 4 Face

Amy Johnson, English aviator 1903-1941 One of the first women to gain a pilot's licence, Johnson won fame when she flew solo from Britain to Australia in 1930. Her dangerous flight took 17 days. Later she flew solo to India and Japan and became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic East to West, she volunteered to fly for The Women's Auxiialry Air Force in WW2, but her plane was shot down over the River Thames and she was killed

Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot of African American descent and the first person of African American descent to hold an international pilot's license. Bessie Coleman, 365days, Estilo Real, Black Wings, Zadig

Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot of African American descent and the first person of African American descent to hold an international pilot's license.

I have always been appalled at what happened to Rosemary Kennedy. Her father Joe Kennedy did not like her 'uncontrollable' behavior (she was likely struggling with depression but was bright and vibrant too) so he secretly authorized a labotomy.It left her paralyzed, unable to function, barely talk and at the thought function of a 2 year old. She was NEVER talked about again EVER by her family. She lived at St.Calletta in WI, unable to do anything for herself until she passed away in 2005 at 86. Rosemary Kennedy, Familia Kennedy, Jfk Jr, Children's Literature, British Literature, Caroline Kennedy, Tv On The Radio, Tv Radio

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I have always been appalled at what happened to Rosemary Kennedy. Her father Joe Kennedy did not like her 'uncontrollable' behavior (she was likely struggling with depression but was bright and vibrant too) so he secretly authorized a labotomy.It left her paralyzed, unable to function, barely talk and at the thought function of a 2 year old. She was NEVER talked about again EVER by her family. She lived at St.Calletta in WI, unable to do anything for herself until she passed away in 2005 at 86.

Evelyn Nesbit, age 16. Portrait by pioneering female photographer Gertrude Käsebier, ca. 1901. Evelyn Nesbit, Alphonse Mucha, Vintage Images, Vintage Ideas, La Fille Gibson, Grete Stern, Jugendstil Design, Diane Arbus

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Evelyn Nesbit, age 16. Portrait by pioneering female photographer Gertrude Käsebier, ca. 1901.

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American Makeup

1920s flappers.

Maud Stevens Wagner (born Maud Stevens February 1877 in Lyons County, Kansas) was the first well known woman tattoo artist in the United States. Photo c. 1907 Cirque Vintage, Vintage Circus, Vintage Carnival, Print Poster, Female Tattoo Artists, Female Tattoos, Female Artist, Circus Performers

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Maud Stevens Wagner (born Maud Stevens February 1877 in Lyons County, Kansas) was the first well known woman tattoo artist in the United States. Photo c. 1907