Beacon Falls Public Library to host presentation on suffragettes

BEACON FALLS - The Beacon Falls Public Library will host "Suffragettes in Corselettes," a talk about the suffrage movement and the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The 19th amendment that guaranteed women the right to vote will mark its 100th anniversary this year. It was ratified in August,1920.

The Library is at 1 Maple Ave.

"For centuries, women have allowed themselves to be squeezed, twisted, and squished to conform to desired shapes.

"The history of underwear reveals a lot about women’s changing roles in society – how we perceive ourselves, and how we’re viewed by others. The 1910s saw an end to the hourglass figure with a tiny waist. Women were finally able to breathe and move more freely. Did the demise of tight-lacing help women gain the right to vote in 1920? Underwear matters.

This presentation is hands-on and participatory. Tight corseting exerted 22 pounds of pressure on internal organs – find out what that actually feels like! 

Experience the difficulty of completing everyday tasks while wearing a corset. Have you ever relay raced in a hobble skirt?!
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