Gertrude Weil's Ribbon at the National Suffrage Convention, 1917 The ribbon worn by Gertrude Weil at the National Suffrage Convention in Washington, 1917. Institution: North Carolina Office of Archives and History Print Full Image Date / time 1917 Institution North Carolina Office of Archives and History Related contentBlog: Did Your Grandmother Have The Right To Vote?: With rights, comes responsibilityWomen of Valor: Gertrude Weil