Photograph
The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword
| Full-length portrait of a woman posing in a costume made out of newspapers from the "Minneapolis Journal." She is holding an oversized ink pen and has what appears to be telegraph or electrical wires with poles behind her head. A purse hangs from her belt and her shoes are tied with bows. She is standing in front of a figured drape backdrop. Above her is a banner that reads, "The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword!." |
| Image ID: | 92021 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Minneaplois |
| County: | |
| State: | Minnesota |
| Collection Name: | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | CF 3396 |
| Original Dimensions: | 6.25 x 8.4375 inches |
| "The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword" is a metonymic adage coined by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839 for his play, "Richelieu: Or the Conspiacy." |
| Costume |
| Dresses |
| Handbags |
| Shoes |
| Draperies |
| Newspapers |
| Writing |
| Hairstyles |
| Indoor photography |
| Women |
| Publicity |
| Banners |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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