Trailblazing Social Activist: Mrs. Belmont Portrait

This glass negative photograph, taken between 1920 and 1925, features Mrs. O.H.P. Belmont, a prominent figure in early 20th-century America. Mrs. Belmont was a well-known social activist and a key supporter of womens suffrage, advocating for womens rights during a pivotal time in U.S. history. Her involvement went beyond suffrage, as she also championed various social reform movements, including labor rights and anti-discrimination initiatives.

Captured by the Bain News Service, this image reflects the eras growing visibility of women in public life. The 1920s were transformative as women gained the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Mrs. Belmonts work exemplified the passion and determination that many women displayed in pushing for equality and social change. This photograph not only serves as an image of a notable individual but also as a snapshot of an important movement that shaped modern America.