Protest of Entry of Female Students to Cambridge University, c1890 Albumen Print. Photographer: Stearn.Size: 9″ x 11″ inches

Rare and historically significant original antique photograph documenting the protest against the admission of female students at Cambridge University, circa 1890. This striking image captures a pivotal moment in the struggle for women’s education in the UK, reflecting the resistance faced by early female scholars seeking equal access to higher education.

This photo is an authentic period print, not a reproduction or modern copy. The image offers a rich visual record of Victorian-era attitudes toward gender and academia, making it an important piece for collectors of women’s history, educational reform, British social movements, and 19th-century photography.