Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Letter from Tayirah to Isabella Brittingham, 1909

Letter from Tayirah to Isabella Brittingham, 1909

The writer expresses her happiness in receiving the addressee’s letter, and discusses the many problems for Baha’i followers in Iran due to lack of freedom; her belief in the Baha’i faith since she was twelve years old, and the mental and physical pressure imposed on her by her family for ten years because of her belief; and mentions that several of her family members, including her husband, converted to the Baha’i faith when they heard her words.

Item Details

  • Creator ‘Ismat Khanum (Tayirah)
  • Date 2 February 1909
  • Dimensions 19 x 22 cm
  • Collections National Baha'i Archive
  • Repository National Baha'i Archive
  • Restrictions No restrictions
  • Accessed 7 November 2022
  • Last Edited 4 February 2023
  • Record no. 14133A10
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