Votes for Women (Green and Gold)

Black text on a cream background in the center outlined in gold; light and dark green geometric segments, also outlined in gold, are above and below

“Votes for Women” was the main slogan of the women’s suffrage movement in the early 1900s. It was used to campaign for women’s right to vote. Buttons like this were sold and worn to raise money and show support for the cause. According to the National Women’s History Museum, gold was one of the main colors used by American suffragists. It first appeared in campaigns in Kansas and later became a symbol of hope and freedom. Green was used by British suffragists and represented growth and renewal. Together, these colors made the movement recognizable and helped unite supporters under a shared cause.