Suisse

15976 — Archive of 4 very large female empowerment posters dating from 1944 to 1966. Swiss women's suffrage posters dating 1946 1954 1959 and 1966 each measuring between 30.5 in and 50.5 inches. Women in Switzerland fought a very long battle for suffrage not receiving the right to vote until 1971. All the posters included in this archive demonstrate that women were equally capable to men in the workforce and thus equally deserving and entitled to the rights of citizenship. All 4 posters in very good to fine condition. A pictorially stunning set.<br/><br/>1. Swiss Women's Suffrage: Vote Yes posters. c. 1946. Very large original Swiss women's rights suffrage poster depicting three Strong women marching with purpose in front of three men. In German it states "Women's Rights: Yes. Same Duty Same Right." Impressive size 35.5" x 50.5." Very good condition. <br/><br/>2. Swiss Women's Suffrage: Vote Yes posters. Februar 20-21 1954. Very large original Swiss women's rights suffrage poster depicting a cheerful young boy stating in German "My mother is going to vote." Very large. 35.5" x 50.5." Very good condition. <br/><br/>3. Swiss Women's Suffrage: Vote Yes posters. c. 1959. Very large original Swiss women's rights suffrage poster depicting a Gentlemen with lipstick on his cheek voting yes for women's rights. Above him in German "Women's Rights." Impressive. 35.5" x 50.5." In very good condition.<br/><br/>4. Swiss Women's Suffrage: Vote Yes posters. c. 1966. Very large original Swiss women's rights suffrage poster depicting a knight with a rose in his mouth voting in favor of the introduction of women's voting rights at the cantonal level. The poster states in German "We Baslers are chivalrous and agree for our women." Very large. 35.5" x 50.5." Very good condition. unknown books