The Radical Abigail
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“Be radical, radical to the core.” - Abigail Allen (1824 - 1902)
The year 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of women obtaining the right to vote in United States elections. The 19th Amendment to the US constitution was ratified on August 18, 1920, but much of the work within the women’s suffrage movement happened during the century before. In honor of this monumental anniversary, I have created some pieces of jewelry inspired by the amazing women who pushed for gender equality through the decades. This is a project close to my heart, and one that I plan to add to over time.
The Radical Abigail Necklace:
Abigail Allen may not possess the name recognition of some of the more famous suffragists, but she was truly a revolutionary, both within the suffrage movement and in her work as a college teacher.
Much of the work of the suffrage movement took place in Upstate New York, which also happens to be the home of my wonderful alma mater, Alfred University, founded in 1836. Allen was both a graduate of Alfred University, and a teacher there. She spent her life advocating for women’s rights and was one of the early suffragists.
Allen started the first women’s literary society at the school, which was extremely progressive during a time when many institutions forbade women’s public speaking or even the discussion of suffrage. She was a pioneer for the political and educational rights of women. Allen was amongst a group of women who were arrested for voting in a municipal election in 1887, before it was legal for women to vote. Allen was a lifelong courageous reformer, advocating for suffrage, coeducation, feminist ideals, and social justice.
It is my absolute honor to create a piece of jewelry in tribute to Abigail Allen. In my heart, I am reaching back through time, placing this necklace around her neck, and thanking her for her courageous, fierce, inspiring work, which has shaped the world that I live in today.
This vintage-style necklace is lush with purple and bronze. The varied plum-toned beads are all hand-linked and include amethyst, ceramic, and glass. Interspersed with bronze accents and vintage touches, this delicate double-stranded piece will take you back to the mid-1800s when the suffrage movement was vibrant with hope and change for the future.
Amethyst stones are said to represent inner peace and positive transformation, two qualities that Abigail Allen most definitely possessed. The ceramic and glass beads, as well as the purple tones, are a tribute to Alfred University, a magical land where Abigail Allen’s transformative work found its way into my being.
Details about the necklace:
This piece features double strands of amethyst, ceramic, Czech glass, and bronze beads. The necklace measures approximately 16 inches long, with a 3-inch extender chain (alternate lengths may be available upon request for a possible additional cost). The dropdown piece is approximately 2 inches long. This necklace, made largely of glass, is delicate and should be handled with care and stored properly to keep it from tangling.
Before ordering, please read the product description in full, as well as the additional information below:
**Made to Order**
“Be radical, radical to the core.” - Abigail Allen (1824 - 1902)
The year 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of women obtaining the right to vote in United States elections. The 19th Amendment to the US constitution was ratified on August 18, 1920, but much of the work within the women’s suffrage movement happened during the century before. In honor of this monumental anniversary, I have created some pieces of jewelry inspired by the amazing women who pushed for gender equality through the decades. This is a project close to my heart, and one that I plan to add to over time.
The Radical Abigail Necklace:
Abigail Allen may not possess the name recognition of some of the more famous suffragists, but she was truly a revolutionary, both within the suffrage movement and in her work as a college teacher.
Much of the work of the suffrage movement took place in Upstate New York, which also happens to be the home of my wonderful alma mater, Alfred University, founded in 1836. Allen was both a graduate of Alfred University, and a teacher there. She spent her life advocating for women’s rights and was one of the early suffragists.
Allen started the first women’s literary society at the school, which was extremely progressive during a time when many institutions forbade women’s public speaking or even the discussion of suffrage. She was a pioneer for the political and educational rights of women. Allen was amongst a group of women who were arrested for voting in a municipal election in 1887, before it was legal for women to vote. Allen was a lifelong courageous reformer, advocating for suffrage, coeducation, feminist ideals, and social justice.
It is my absolute honor to create a piece of jewelry in tribute to Abigail Allen. In my heart, I am reaching back through time, placing this necklace around her neck, and thanking her for her courageous, fierce, inspiring work, which has shaped the world that I live in today.
This vintage-style necklace is lush with purple and bronze. The varied plum-toned beads are all hand-linked and include amethyst, ceramic, and glass. Interspersed with bronze accents and vintage touches, this delicate double-stranded piece will take you back to the mid-1800s when the suffrage movement was vibrant with hope and change for the future.
Amethyst stones are said to represent inner peace and positive transformation, two qualities that Abigail Allen most definitely possessed. The ceramic and glass beads, as well as the purple tones, are a tribute to Alfred University, a magical land where Abigail Allen’s transformative work found its way into my being.
Details about the necklace:
This piece features double strands of amethyst, ceramic, Czech glass, and bronze beads. The necklace measures approximately 16 inches long, with a 3-inch extender chain (alternate lengths may be available upon request for a possible additional cost). The dropdown piece is approximately 2 inches long. This necklace, made largely of glass, is delicate and should be handled with care and stored properly to keep it from tangling.
Before ordering, please read the product description in full, as well as the additional information below:
**Made to Order**
“Be radical, radical to the core.” - Abigail Allen (1824 - 1902)
The year 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of women obtaining the right to vote in United States elections. The 19th Amendment to the US constitution was ratified on August 18, 1920, but much of the work within the women’s suffrage movement happened during the century before. In honor of this monumental anniversary, I have created some pieces of jewelry inspired by the amazing women who pushed for gender equality through the decades. This is a project close to my heart, and one that I plan to add to over time.
The Radical Abigail Necklace:
Abigail Allen may not possess the name recognition of some of the more famous suffragists, but she was truly a revolutionary, both within the suffrage movement and in her work as a college teacher.
Much of the work of the suffrage movement took place in Upstate New York, which also happens to be the home of my wonderful alma mater, Alfred University, founded in 1836. Allen was both a graduate of Alfred University, and a teacher there. She spent her life advocating for women’s rights and was one of the early suffragists.
Allen started the first women’s literary society at the school, which was extremely progressive during a time when many institutions forbade women’s public speaking or even the discussion of suffrage. She was a pioneer for the political and educational rights of women. Allen was amongst a group of women who were arrested for voting in a municipal election in 1887, before it was legal for women to vote. Allen was a lifelong courageous reformer, advocating for suffrage, coeducation, feminist ideals, and social justice.
It is my absolute honor to create a piece of jewelry in tribute to Abigail Allen. In my heart, I am reaching back through time, placing this necklace around her neck, and thanking her for her courageous, fierce, inspiring work, which has shaped the world that I live in today.
This vintage-style necklace is lush with purple and bronze. The varied plum-toned beads are all hand-linked and include amethyst, ceramic, and glass. Interspersed with bronze accents and vintage touches, this delicate double-stranded piece will take you back to the mid-1800s when the suffrage movement was vibrant with hope and change for the future.
Amethyst stones are said to represent inner peace and positive transformation, two qualities that Abigail Allen most definitely possessed. The ceramic and glass beads, as well as the purple tones, are a tribute to Alfred University, a magical land where Abigail Allen’s transformative work found its way into my being.
Details about the necklace:
This piece features double strands of amethyst, ceramic, Czech glass, and bronze beads. The necklace measures approximately 16 inches long, with a 3-inch extender chain (alternate lengths may be available upon request for a possible additional cost). The dropdown piece is approximately 2 inches long. This necklace, made largely of glass, is delicate and should be handled with care and stored properly to keep it from tangling.
Before ordering, please read the product description in full, as well as the additional information below:
Pendant height: 2 Inches; Necklace length: 16 Inches plus extender
Materials: Amethyst, Ceramic Beads, Czech Glass, Bronze, Zinc Alloy, Bronze Coated Copper Wire, Bronze Alloy, Iron Clasp
Closure: Lobster Clasp
Made To Order (allow extra processing time)
All jewelry is unique, hand-crafted, and many pieces are made to order. Due to the nature of handcrafting, as well as the varied nature of crystals and gemstones, pieces may vary slightly in detail from those photographed here.
