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.

Outdoor scene of an incarceration camp, including telephone wires across the camp, two dwelling units, and a row of trees. There are no people pictured.
learn more about Kay Sekimachi's Painting of Tanforan Incarceration Camp
alt="Stamp featuring an Etching of Bessie Coleman wearing her flying helmet and goggles "
learn more about Flying Firsts in Triumph
White plastic tupperware bowl against a black background
learn more about Tupperware Bowls Empowered Women
Record that reads "Commodore: Classics in a Swing. 526-A. Strange Fruit. Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra. Piano Interlude by Sonny White."
learn more about “Strange Fruit” Shellac Record
An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pin with a pin back. The pin is a circular gold ring with gold ivy leaves at center. The bottom portion of the circle has "A K A" on it and a diamond, while the top half of the pin has lettering that reads "Alpha Kappa Alpha."
learn more about Pin for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's 75th Anniversary
Scientific illustration of Arthrostylidium sarmentosum, a bamboo.
learn more about Agnes Chase's Scientific Illustration
Off-white poster with black and red type. It reads Bring U.S. Together. Vote Chisholm 1972. Unbought and Unbossed. There is a black-and-white image of Shirley Chisholm sitting at a table , speaking and gesturing with her hands, wearing all white.
learn more about Presidential Candidate Shirley Chisholm
In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson poses on a stool with two tennis rackets. Both the rackets have dark colors printed with Althea Gibson in white letters.
learn more about Althea Gibson
Collection Item
1876 Ellen Harding Baker's Solar System Quilt
learn more about Ellen Harding Baker's "Solar System" Quilt