Mary Lyon

Mary Lyon Schools Button Museum
Category: 
School
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Mary Lyon button back Schools Button Museum
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Illustrations
Quotes
Text on Button: 
"Go forward, attempt great things, accomplish great things." Mary Lyon
Image Description: 

Black and white illustration of a woman's head and shoulders with an outer white edge with black text

Back Style: 
Locking pin
The Shape: 
Circle
The Size: 
2 1/4 inch
Additional Information: 

Mary Lyon (1797 – 1849) was a women’s right activist and educator, who advocated for higher education for women. Lyon taught at a number of schools before founding Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in 1837 (now Mount Holyoke College).

Catalog ID: 
SC0030
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