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.

Papier-mache version of the Statue of Liberty. Liberty is Latina and carries a cornucopia of tomatoes instead of a tablet. Instead of a torch, she holds a tomato aloft in her hand.
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Immokalee Statue of Liberty by Kat Rodriguez
Queen Lili‘uokalani poses for a royal portrait. She wears a sash.
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Queen Liliʻuokalani
Fencing mask featuring an American flag across the front.
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Ibtihaj Muhammad's Fencing Mask
Black ice skating costume with embellishment, worn by Kristi Yamaguchi
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Kristi Yamaguchi's Ice Skating Costume
Teal electric corn grinder.
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Concepción “Concha” Sanchez's Molino
The front of the black-and-white program features a centrally oriented, thatched illustration of Wilma Rudolph.
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Wilma Rudolph
Draped sumptuous pink fabric frames rows of black-and-white photos and an arrangement of found objects including a fan, bracelets, painted fruit, dried flowers, and lace, all set in a niche.
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A Latina Star and Hollywood Success
Rebecca Lobo runs towards the camera, as an opposing player runs behind her. She wears a red and black Team USA jersey.
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Rebecca Lobo Basketball Card
alt="Stamp featuring an Etching of Bessie Coleman wearing her flying helmet and goggles "
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Flying Firsts in Triumph