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.

Blue dress made of shiny synthetic fabric with silver, red, and brown accents. Metal cones adorn the skirt. Above the left breast sits a patch that reads Never Forgotten SPC Lori Piestewa.
learn more about Mitchelene BigMan's Color Guard Dress
Painting of a canoe, filled with faces, full bodies, and animals fish, snake and others. Primarily painted with white, black, and primary colors. Some paint in these colors drips down across the canvas.
learn more about Adrift, but Not without Hope