![Close up of the torso of Hazel Braithwaite's sculpture, she is holding a mini sculpture of herself in her hands.](/media/reddeerca/recreation-and-culture/arts-and-culture/public-art/ghosts/Hazel-Braithwaite---Alan-Henderson--thumb-350X200.jpg)
Public Art Ghost Collection
Hazel Braithwaite
![Hazel Braithwaite - Alan Henderson (1)](/media/reddeerca/recreation-and-culture/arts-and-culture/public-art/ghosts/Hazel-Braithwaite---Alan-Henderson-266x400.jpg)
Details
Year | 2004 |
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Artist(s) | Alan Henderson |
Type | Sculpture |
Medium | Bronze |
Site Location | Ross St. & 50 Ave |
Description
In 1926, a determined young Hazel Braithwaite pushed her way through a crowd of men to exercise her right to vote. Thirty - nine years later, she was the New Democratic Party federal candidate. Braithwaite believed in women's equality and was a champion for those without a voice.