The Richard C. Stevens Collection May 22, 2010 - RSL Auction ...
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Lot 129 “Women’s Rights” Advocate<br />
Manufactured by Ives, Blakeslee<br />
Bridgeport, Connecticut – Circa 1885<br />
Like the preacher, she moves in a way that makes sure you’re listening to her lecture on suffrage.<br />
Many collector’s have theorized that this is an image of Sojourner Truth, the real-life suffragist.<br />
Truth was recently honored when her statue became the fi rst ever of a black woman<br />
to be included in the Capitol’s collection.<br />
Material: Walnut, cast iron, papier-mâché and cloth.<br />
Condition: Near Mint<br />
Probably the fi nest known specimen of this rare toy<br />
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000<br />
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