Mrs. Belmont: Trailblazer of Womens Suffrage

This photograph features Mrs. O.H.P. Belmont, a prominent figure in the suffrage movement and womens rights advocacy in the early 20th century. Born in 1851, she was a wealthy socialite and a fierce supporter of womens rights, using her resources and influence to support various reform movements. Mrs. Belmont was instrumental in efforts to secure womens voting rights, aligning herself with groups like the National Women’s Party, which sought to push for the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Beyond her advocacy for suffrage, Mrs. Belmont was also active in many social issues, including labor rights and education reforms. Her work helped amplify the voices of women at a time when they faced significant societal restrictions. This photograph, taken by the Bain News Service, captures a pivotal individual whose contributions played a critical role in shaping the landscape of womens rights in America, leading toward the eventual granting of voting rights in 1920.