- Created by
- National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896
- Worn by
- Williams, Mamie, American
- Subject of
- Talbert, Mary Burnett, American, 1866 - 1923
- Date
- ca. 1914
- Medium
- gold, brass and ribbon
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 1/4 x 2 x 3/8 in. (10.8 x 5.1 x 1 cm)
- Caption
- This badge was worn by Mamie Williams. Williams was the first African American woman appointed to the National Committee of the Republic Party. She was also the first woman to speak at the 1924 National Republican Convention and organized the National Republican League of Colored Women.
- Description
- National Association of Colored Women's Convention Delegate's badge received and worn by Mamie Williams. The badge consists of a gold-plated brass bar at the top that reads: [DELEGATE], a purple and white ribbon in the middle with faded printing, and a circular brass medal at the bottom that features an image of Mary B. Talbert.
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
- Movement
- Women's Club Movement
- Type
- badges
- Topic
- Activism
- Associations and institutions
- Political organizations
- Suffrage
- Women
- Women's organizations
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.57.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




