Bella (1920-98) Colorful New York Congresswoman, Feminist, Lawyer and Peace Activist. In the 1950s she was a labor lawyer and attorney for a number of "Left Wing" figures. In 1961 she was one of the founders of the Women's Strike for Peace and served as its lobbyist in Washington for the next ten years. From 1971-77 she served in Congress where she was known for her outspokenness and her trademark big hats. In 1977 she unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination for Senate and then lost a race for nomination for Mayor of New York. 8x10 - An Exceptional Portrait wearing her trademark hat.

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