Name/TitlePostcard: "I'm Admiring the Woman's Ribbon"
About this objectA & H "CIVIL LIFE" Series postcard no. 576: Captioned: ""Are you admiring the mon's ribbon?" "Nae laddie, I'm admiring the woman's ribbon."" The image depicts two men looking towards a mixed-gender couple: the man is decorated with a First World War medal ribbon, while the woman has a red ribbon tied around her ankle.
MakerArt and Humour Publishing Co, Ltd
Maker RolePublisher
Period1920s
Place MadeEngland, London
Place NotesChancery Lane, London, W.C.
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, card
Inscription and MarksCorrespondence: "Dear Leo, arrived quite safe. Will write again Sat: Love Lily xxx"
Addressee: Mr Leo [? Geo.] Harkins, No. 10 Gorse Lane, Bellevue, Clifton, Bristol
One penny stamp, postmarked 8:45 PM, 7 September 1922
MeasurementsH: 140 x W: 89 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsWomen's suffrage
Subject and Association KeywordsPostcards - gender stereotypes
Object TypePostcard
Object numberGWL-2019-14-1
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved