How long did the Daughters Of Liberty Organization last?
Apparently the DOL was formed about 1765 and after the war, it disbanded and was reformed during the civil war. Your shield is probably from the later time period. The Daughters of liberty was a successful Colonial American group that consisted of women who displayed their patriotism by participating in boycotts of British goods following the passage of the Townshend Acts. Using their feminine skills of the time period, they made homespun cloth and other goods to fill the need for British imports. The Daughters of Liberty used their traditional skills to weave yarn and wool into fabric, known as “homespun”. They were recognized as patriotic heroines for their success, making America less dependent on British textiles. Proving their commitment to “the cause of liberty and industry” they openly opposed the Tea Act. They experimented to find substitutes for taxed goods such as tea and sugar. Discoveries like boiled basil leaves to make a tea like drink helped lift spirits as well as allow
