Name/Title
G. Knapp Historical Society -- Lifetime MemberEntry/Object ID
2024.3.24Tags
Feminism, Food, Politics, SPIRITualityDescription
Membership T-shirt for Goody Knapp Historical Society sponsored by Bloodroot feminist vegetarian restaurant and bookstore. Design of witch making soup in cauldron.Context
Goody Knapp was hung as a witch in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport where Bloodroot is located. Bloodroot had designated Wednesday evening dinners as a "womanspace" time - for Lesbians and women to come together in community to share the evening in each other's company. Occasionally, there were speakers or concerts also held during this time.
However, being a public restaurant, they weren't permitted to to exclude entry of anyone (men) who wanted to come and eat there. So, they created the G. Knapp Historical Society as a way to create a "private function." Since it was designated at the meeting of a private group, we could maintain the space as our own. Any woman was welcome to attend as long as she indicated she was a member of the Society. Many of us also received Lifetime Membership Cards.
An Annual Meting was held during the Spring Equinox on the anniversary of the restaurant's opening. A formal meeting was held and minutes were taken. Kim Kimber was the "president" for many years. Mev Miller was "president" from around 1990-1994.Collection
Bloodroot Feminist Vegetarian Restaurant and BookstoreClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
T-ShirtNotes
Location of Text or Graphic: FrontMade/Created
Manufacturer
BloodrootTime Period
1980sLocation
Box
T-Shirt Box - New England #2Rack
Rack StorageCreate Date
May 20, 2024Update Date
February 18, 2025