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In 1897, a vote took place in Cambridge to decide if women should be granted formal recognition of their degrees. Posters were made to illustrate both sides of the campaign and are on display as part of The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge exhibition at Cambridge University Library.
Newnham College student Clara Foster left us feedback about buying copies of the posters after visiting the exhibition. Using the University Library’s Historical Printing Room, we were able to act on Clara’s request and produce copies of these historic posters for purchase. Here we see how the posters would have been printed using presses similar to those used in the 19th century for the originals on display.
The posters, along with other merchandise relating to the exhibition and women’s struggle for equality, are available to buy in the Entrance Hall of the library.
No Gowns poster is £30 - freestanding in a basket.
Varsity poster is £20 - in tube rolls.
No Gowns postcard is £1.
The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge exhibition runs until 21 March 2020. Entry is free.
#TheRisingTide #WomenAtCambridge
cam.ac.uk/TheRisingTide
Credits:
Gordon Chesterman, University Proctor & Historical Printing Room volunteer
Chris Randle, Historical Printing Room volunteer
Colin T. Clarkson, Head of Modern Research Collections & Curator of the Historical Printing Room
Holly Pines, Public Programming Assistant
Blazej Mikula, Film
Special thanks to Clara Foster, Student of English at Newnham College, University of Cambridge.
In 1897, a vote took place in Cambridge to decide if women should be granted formal recognition of their degrees. Posters were made to illustrate both sides of the campaign and are on display as part of The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge exhibition at Cambridge University Library.
Newnham College student Clara Foster left us feedback about buying copies of the posters after visiting the exhibition. Using the University Library’s Historical Printing Room, we were able to act on Clara’s request and produce copies of these historic posters for purchase. Here we see how the posters would have been printed using presses similar to those used in the 19th century for the originals on display.
The posters, along with other merchandise relating to the exhibition and women’s struggle for equality, are available to buy in the Entrance Hall of the library.
No Gowns poster is £30 - freestanding in a basket.
Varsity poster is £20 - in tube rolls.
No Gowns postcard is £1.
The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge exhibition runs until 21 March 2020. Entry is free.
#TheRisingTide #WomenAtCambridge
cam.ac.uk/TheRisingTide
Credits:
Gordon Chesterman, University Proctor & Historical Printing Room volunteer
Chris Randle, Historical Printing Room volunteer
Colin T. Clarkson, Head of Modern Research Collections & Curator of the Historical Printing Room
Holly Pines, Public Programming Assistant
Blazej Mikula, Film
Special thanks to Clara Foster, Student of English at Newnham College, University of Cambridge.
