Justice of the peace in the USA, 19th century
In her office as a justice of the peace in the US state of Missouri, a woman condemns her husband, who has abandoned her, as a drunkard'. Sitting next to her is the couple's child. In 1872, women in the US were given the right to vote on municipal and county matters. They could also be delegated to serve as jurors or judges
Picture No
13538152
Media ID
48327543
Size
4675px x 4959px
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Credit
© Mary Evans / Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo
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Editorial Use Only - No model release, no property release. No commercial, merchandising or advertising use without release by SZ Photo
Source
SZ Photo - SZ Photo
Date
1872
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