Women and museums, 1850-1914

The book highlights the vital yet often overlooked roles women have played in museums, extending beyond traditional employment to include their influence as donors, visitors, and volunteers. It explores how women transformed museums into more domestic and child-friendly spaces, while also striving for careers in science and curatorship, often facing challenges in breaking into these male-dominated fields. Their contributions, though significant, were frequently confined to areas deemed feminine, reflecting broader societal dynamics.