Saturday, May 9, 1914
- Washington, District of Columbia -
Learn & Lather!
On May 9, 1914, suffragists marched to the United States Capitol where they presented petitions to amend the constitution and end sex discrimination in voting. Five thousand women assembled on and around the Capitol steps, and sang the suffrage anthem - “The March of the Women.”
A crowd of “antis"(anti-suffragists),...
...wore red roses and lined the street on which I arrived. I was sure their flowers would be the scent I collected from this event, but upon closer examination, I discovered their roses were made of cheesecloth. Oh, I so want to share this experience with my students! But how can I without exposing mine and Uncle Albert's secret?
Key (found in Uncle Albert’s possessions) – Sash that was worn on the day of the event.
Arrival – Around 3:00 p.m. (just before the procession began). As Mr. Franklin is considerably more modern than his counterparts, I covered him before our arrival (something Uncle Albert learned to do early in his travels).
Scent/s – Around 3:30 p.m. The procession was a delight for my senses, particularly my sense of smell. Flowers of every variety were worn or carried by the suffragists and adorned several of their automobiles. While many flowers in the procession were yellow roses, I walked among a group that carried a garland made of gardenias and honeysuckles. I was so glad to have done so, as I have never smelled anything more lovely. [ Custom-coated fabric (SX5) collected the scent
in 5 minutes, 58 seconds (conditions: mild, dry, and
comfortable). ]
Image from the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division -https://www.loc.gov/item/2016865489/