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Lot #399
Victoria C. Woodhull and Tennie C. Claflin

First two female stockbrokers

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First two female stockbrokers

Early feminists. Woodhull and her sister Claflin, with the backing of Cornelius Vanderbilt, became Wall Street’s first female stockbrokers. In 1872, although she could not vote, Woodhull was the Equal Rights Party’s candidate for president. Ink signatures, “Victoria C. Woodhull,” and “Tennie C. Claflin,” on an off-white album page. Matted with individual photos of both sisters, to an overall size of 17 x 9. In fine condition, with a bit of light toning and foxing to right edge. R&R COA.

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