1886 (original); 1890 (digitized second edition)
Editor: Hattie A. Burr
Contributors: Various women, including Lucy Stone
The Women’s Suffrage Cook book was first published in 1886 and was put together by Hattie A. Burr. The cookbook has recipes contributed by different women including women who supported the fight for women’s voting rights. What I found most interesting about this cookbook is that it wasn’t just made to only share recipes but, also to support the women’s suffrage movement. During this time women were really expected to focus on cooking, taking care of their families, and managing their homes rather than being involved in politics. I thought it was interesting how these women used something as simple as a cookbook to bring attention to a much bigger issue. It shows how women found creative ways to support their rights and make their voices heard even when they didn’t have the same opportunities as men.
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