Collections

The Smithsonian’s collections include iconic objects that tell the stories of American women, their struggles, and their accomplishments. Explore collection highlights and stories related to women and girls, or search our digital records.

Shirley Chisholm Black Heritage Stamp
Shirley Chisholm: Unbought and Unbossed

Smithsonian Collections

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Lego figurines of Margaret Hamilton, Katherine Johnson, Sally Ride, Nancy Grace Roman, and Mae Jemison.
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LEGO® Prototypes of Margaret Hamilton, Katherine Johnson, Sally Ride, Nancy Grace Roman, and Mae Jemison
Painting of Julia De Burgos's face in front of a river with palm trees on either side. Her name is printed at the top of the stamp.
Julia de Burgos Stamp
National Postal Museum

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Betsy Jochum's South Bend Blue Sox Baseball Dress
Blue wool blouse; sleeveless; 6 hidden buttons down front; blue and gold 4 stripe captain insignia shoulderboards
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The First Official Maternity Uniform for Pregnant Pilots
Woman cutting a yellow squash in a restaurant kitchen. Steam rises from a sink behind her. She wears a baseball cap.
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Chef Leah Chase
Sepia photo of Mary Church Terrell seated in profile from the waist up. She is wearing a light colored beaded and fringed evening dress.
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Mary Church Terrell
Mary Walker wears the sort of unrestricted clothing she believed was most healthy - a dress with a flared skirt over top of pants.
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Dr. Mary Walker
Anna May Wong poses, holding a fan behind her head. She wears a yellow dress with dragons emblazoned on it.
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Anna May Wong