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Women’s suffrage in Illinois began in the mid 1850s. The first women’s suffrage group was formed in Earlville, Illinois by the cousin of Susan B. Anthony, Susan Hoxie Richardson. After the Civil War, former abolitionist, Mary Livermore, organized the Illinois Woman Suffrage Association (IWSA) which would later be renamed the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association (IESA). Frances Willard and other suffragists in the IESA worked to lobby various government entities for women’s suffrage. In the 1870s, women were allowed to serve on school boards and were elected to that office. The first women to vote in Illinois were 15 women in Lombard, Illinois led by Ellen A. Martin who found a loophole in the law in 1891. Women were eventually allowed to vote for school offices in the 1890s. Women in Chicago and throughout Illinois fought for the right to vote based on the idea of no taxation without representation.
Below is a recent realized price for a Silk Equal Suffrage Association Banner. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to these amounts or more for you:
Silk Equal Suffrage Association Banner. Sold for over $10,000.

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Here are some recent items that our auction house, Nate D. Sanders (http://www.NateDSanders.com) has sold:
Scarce Women’s Suffrage Item Signed by Belva Ann Lockwood — First Woman Presidential Candidate and First Woman Admitted to Practice Law Before U.S. Supreme Court
Belva Ann Lockwood autograph note signed, dated 24 Feburary 1906, on her silhouette portrait. Note reads, “My Dear Friend, Mrs. Willard Parker, from Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood. Philadelphia, Penn. Feb. 24, 1906. In answer to your inquiries at the Penn. Wom. Press Assoc. would say I was admitted to the Supreme Court, D.C. in May, 1873 and to the United States Supreme Constl Court of Claims, Feb. 1879.” Silhouette measures approximately 11.75″ x 11.75″, matted to an overall size of 18″ x 17.25″. Toning and minor soiling, else near fine. Sold for $3,372.
Wonderful Susan B. Anthony Signature on Handwritten Note — “Equal Rights For All – Women Included – Is the Basic Principle of Our Republic”
Rare handwritten and signed note by Susan B. Anthony, penning an inspiring sentiment to her lucky recipient. On a calling card dated 23 July 1900, Anthony writes: “Equal rights for all – women included – is the basic principle of our Republic” and signs boldly “Susan B. Anthony”. Under that she writes “Rochester, N.Y. / July 23, 1900″. Card measures 3.5″ x 2.5”. Near fine condition. Sold for $2,000.

Belva Lockwood Autograph Letter Signed — One of the First Female Attorneys & Candidates to Run for President
Belva Lockwood autograph letter signed, dated 8 July 1874 from Washington, DC. Lockwood became one of the first female attorneys to practice before the Supreme Court and to run for President. Letter is addressed to “Hon. J.H. Baker” and reads: “The enclosed evidence completes the requisition sent from your Office May 14th and not enclosed in evidence sent June 22nd. Very Respectfully / Belva A. Lockwood”. Letter on one page measures 7.75″ x 9.75″. Docketing to verso, minor tonight throughout, else near fine condition. Sold for $1,283.
Julia Ward Howe Autograph Manuscript Quotation Document Signed
Autograph quote signed document by Julia Ward Howe, quoting the stirring verse from “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “‘Mine eyes have seen the glory of the / coming of the Lord.’ / Julia Ward Howe / July 5th, 1899.” This quote, taken from the first line of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” was a patriotic anthem written by Howe during the Civil War as a variation to the words of the marching song “John Brown’s Body.” First published on the front page of “The Atlantic Monthly” in February 1862, it is often regarded as the Northern counterpart to the Confederacy’s “Dixie.” While Julia Ward Howe is best known as the author of “Battle Hymn,” she was also a poet, essayist, lecturer, reformer and biographer. Pen inscription on paper which measures 7″ x 4.5″. In excellent condition. Sold for $1,200.
1981-S Susan B. Anthony $1 — Type 2 — PCGS 70DCAM — Population 1/46
Sold for $1,320
Extremely scarce Abraham Lincoln & Hannibal Hamlin 1860 jugate campaign ribbon in silk, one of only a handful extant. Engraved by J.D. Lovett of New York, design features a split rail fence below the portraits and the phrase ”Free Territory for a Free People” above. Beautiful example measures 2.375” x 6.375”, in near fine condition.
Lot also includes two silk 1844 campaign ribbons for James K. Polk, featuring Polk’s portrait as ”Young Hickory of Tennessee”. Fraying to top and bottom edges, and light discoloration, Each measures 2.5” x 5”, in very good condition. Sold for $8,640.
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