Here are a few ideas for gifts related to women's history, beyond the many books on the topic. Whether you're making or buying a gift for someone else, or hinting to someone about what you'd like, here are just a few creative and unusual gift and project ideas for the person interested in women's history.
Sunbonnet Sue 20th Century History Quilt
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A clever quilt kit to make, with a block representing women's experience in each decade of the 20th century. Imagine: Sunbonnet Sue in a Model T, as an astronaut or Amelia Earhart, or as a flapper or disco dancer! (I own this pattern and am slowly making my way through the project.)
We Can Do It - Mugs, Shirts, Hat, Tote Bag
Rosie the Riveter shows her muscle in this World War II era poster, "We Can Do It!" A celebration of women's power and willingness to make a contribution, it would make a good gift for a variety of occasions: to kick off a major project, to give a pep talk or just for the fun of it.
Just the Right Shoe - Classics, Museums Collections
Shoes from history by the designer Raine. A fun way to collect fashion history. The "Museums" line includes several Martha Washington shoes and some Biltmore shoes; the Classics collection includes shoes from the 1500s through the late 1990s and specialty footwear including cowboy boots and figure skates. Many are "retired" but some are still available.Cleopatra Posters
Art posters of Cleopatra, suitable for framing. Pick the one in your price range and that fits your gifting purpose.
Billie Holiday Poster
Posters of Billie Holiday -- suitable for jazz fans as well as those with interest in women's history.Mary Cassatt Prints
Gift your artistic friend with a print of a Mary Cassatt painting -- one of the few women Impressionist painters.