Description
Smithsonian American Women is an inspiring and surprising celebration of U.S. women's history told through Smithsonian artifacts illustrating women's participation in science, art, music, sports, fashion, business, religion, entertainment, military, politics, activism, and more. This book offers a unique, panoramic look at American women's history through the lens of ordinary objects from, by, and for extraordinary women. Featuring more than 280 artifacts from 16 Smithsonian museums and archives, and more than 135 essays from 95 Smithsonian authors, this book shines a light on American women in history as only the Smithsonian can.
American Women: Remarkable Objects and Stories of Strength, Ingenuity, and Vision from the National Collection features a foreword by Jill Lepore, acclaimed historian, New Yorker staff writer, and Harvard professor.
Museum Story
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is responsible for the collection, care and preservation of more than three million objects. The collections reflect the breadth, depth and complexity of the experiences of the American people, from social and cultural history to the history of science, medicine and technology.
Details
- Hardcover
- 256 pages
- Over 325 color images
- 11"L x 9"W
- Foreword by Jill Lepore